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Vol. 42, No. 40 Ida Grove, Iowa

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Wednesday,, October 4, 2017 Wednesday

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Ida County Board of Supervisors discussed a bridge request from two residents and secondary road matters at its regular meeting Sept. 25. Alan and Kyle Bennett were present to speak to the board regarding the bridge on Pioneer Avenue, north of 170th Street, in Sections 2 and 3 of Silver Creek Township. “There is a sign there that reads, ‘no trucks over eight tons,’” said Alan Bennett, who uses the road for his bean harvest. “You can’t get a combine or an empty truck across it.” “We noticed the new sign the other day,” said Alan. The matter came up in public input and was referred to Secondary Road Engineer Jeff Wil-

Falcons celebrate homecoming Page 2

S-C board Page 5

Hurricane relief dona on Page 5

OSC celebrates Italy Page 7

O-A/BC-IG, RV C-C girls place in top five Page 9

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American Legion holds fall conference Page 13

liams. “I don’t want to be responsible for going on a bridge in a vehicle that’s overweight, if something happened,” said Alan. “I met with our bridge consultant, who said we could consider it for a wind turbine funded project, but then I decided that it was not necessary,” said Williams. Alan Bennett said that he would like to start bean harvest as soon as the dry conditions return. Williams said he will investigate the matter and see what could be done with the bridge. “The problem is the pilings of the substructure are shot,” said the engineer. (continued on page 2)

Hunter Safety class Page 16

Ida Sheriff ’s office releases August statistics

IG fire grant Page 17

2017 Falcons homecoming court Page 18

Upcoming Events UBI Falcon Homecoming Grillout Thursday, October 5 5 pm

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King facelift: Mobile Blasting Services of Carroll sandblasted the paint covering the front exterior brick of the King Theatre in Ida Grove Sept. 27. Several spectators noted how much better the front of the building looked without the paint.

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Area farmers, grain handling facili es ready for fall harvest season ❚ by DEB LOGER

Area elevators, ethanol plants and farmers are ready for the fall harvest season to get in full swing. Unseasonably warm temperatures Sept. 1724 saw crops changing colors overnight. Some beans were harvested prior to cool temperatures and rain Sept. 25. “In 2017, many again struggled to plant in a timely manner, and, once it was in the ground, many areas got dry and stayed that way through much of June and July. Some neighborhoods received some rainfall during that time, and it made a large difference. We were fortunate to cool temperatures down in late July and into August, allowing our beans to end up in pretty good shape, and allowing the corn kernels to develop well, also. I think the overall average will be pretty good, but the range from the good ields to the bad ones will likely be very wide. Spotty rainfall events during the growing seasons make for varied yield results,” said Joel

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DeJong, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach ield agronomist. DeJong said, “Recent temperatures above normal have hurried along the maturity of these crops – but that is okay. I was a little worried that we were lagging behind normal in crop development, mainly corn, and that would have meant additional drying costs. Recent warmer temperatures have reduced this risk for many. “Summers that are dry during the middle of the season followed by moisture late, like many have observed, seem to increase the risk for stalk rot and standability problems in corn ields. All corn ields should be evaluated for stalk integrity, and those with signi icant problems should be harvested earlier, to reduce loss of corn in the ields.” The Landus Cooperative teams in Ida Grove and Odebolt are prepared for harvest and urge customers to work safely this fall. Over the summer, Steve Ferry was named location manager for Ida Grove and Odebolt, adding to his current locations

of Yetter and Ulmer. Ferry has more than 30 years of experience at the cooperative, overseeing grain and agronomy (continued on page 2)

were used and 39 hours of vacation time were used. Property loss through theft, burglary or criminal mischief totaled $10,200. In August, 14 males and seven females were booked into the Ida County Jail for three felonies and 18 misdemeanors. This compares to 30 (25 males and ive females) booked into the jail in August 2016 for three felonies and 27 misdemeanors. A total of 178 citations were issued as follows: Arthur— two, Battle Creek—11, Galva— ive, Holstein—eight, Ida (continued on page 2)

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Holstein controlled burn: The Holstein Fire Department held a training fire and controlled burn at 975 Industrial Dr., just outside of town on the Parker farm Sept. 24. Holstein Fire Chief Rex Reisdorph said,“We did some rollover knockdown drills and then some positive pressure attacks. We had 15 firefighters on the scene and the house was on the ground an hour and a half after we were done with our practice. The Galva Fire Department assisted us.”

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The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice released August statistics at the Sept. 19 Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission meeting in Arthur. In August, deputies logged 19,022 miles and 1,287.25 patrol hours. Deputies assisted seven motorists, investigated six accidents, found 15 open doors, served 41 civil papers and conducted 938 premise checks. A total of 60 hours was spent in the of ice, 42.5 hours on special investigations, 27 hours in training, two hours in court, 15 hours of comp time

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PAGE TWO more of the Courier’s front page more about — (continued from front page) Grove—nine and rural area— 143. This compares to 158 citations issued in August 2016. Calls for service in August were up in 2017 when compared to 2016. There were 886 complaints last month compared to 801 in August 2016. Complaints for the year through August are 6,151, down from 7,277 through August 2016. Total complaints called in two or more times were: Arthur—A total of 12 calls were made with three for traf ic stops and two each for alarms, civil processes and suspicious behaviors. Battle Creek—There was a total of 55 calls with nine each for animals and traf ic stops; four for suspicious behaviors; three for talk to an of icer and two each for assistance, assist other agencies, civil processes, extra patrols, medicalbreathing, medical-sick, noise and threats. Galva—A total of 26 calls with ive for talk to an of icer; four each for civil processes and suspicious behaviors and two each for extra patrols, thefts and talk to an of icer.

more about — (continued from front page) operations. “Our Ida Grove and Odebolt locations have a good plan for harvest and are ready to serve customers when the combines are ready to roll,” said Ferry. Like all Landus Cooperative grain locations, the Ida Grove and Odebolt locations have implemented a weekly inventory and quality management system to monitor grain quality. Ferry noted area farmers may be curious about pre-harvest bushels still in storage. According to the USDA, there are still more than two billion bushels of old corn crop corn left in the U.S. Of that, approximately 200 million will be carried in Iowa. Of that, nearly 20 million bushels are being carried at Landus Cooperative across more than 60 locations, including Ida Grove and Odebolt. Ferry noted that the Ida Grove location, like many other Landus Cooperative locations, will count on outbound rail shipments to help keep space available for new crop corn. “We have multiple unit trains of both corn and beans sold for shipment in October and November,” according to Dustin Weiner, vice president of grain merchandising. “A unit train is comprised of more than 105 railcars, which is equivalent to 400 semis. Utilizing rail access during fall is key to a successful harvest for our members, and Landus Cooperative has locations on all of the seven major railroads in Iowa.” “Ida Grove is one of our largest soybean train-loading locations in the entire company,” noted Wiener. “For yields, we anticipate being down from last year in

. . . August statistics Holstein—There was a total of 125 calls with 17 for traf ic stops; 13 for civil processes; 12 for animal calls; eight for talk to an of icer; seven for suspicious behaviors; six each for medical-sick, reckless driving and thefts; four for medicalbreathing; three each for extra patrols, noise, traf ic control, unlocking doors, warrant checks and welfare checks and two each for property damage accidents, assaults, committals, fraud, intelligence and transfers. Ida Grove—A total of 240 calls were reported with 24 for civil processes; 20 for basic life support transports to Sioux City; 16 for suspicious behaviors; 14 each for traf ic stops and talk to an of icer; 13 for medical-falls; 12 for unlocking doors; nine for medical-sick; seven for basic life support transfers to nursing homes; six each for property damage accidents, animal calls, medical-breathing and thefts; ive for traf ic control and four each for advanced life support transfer to Sioux City, basic life support transfers to Omaha, Neb., medical-assistance and welfare checks. Also, three each for 911

wrong numbers, alarm testing, extra patrols and noise and two each for 911 abandoned calls, advanced life support transfers to Omaha, assistance, assist other agencies, basic life support transfers to other locations, civil family disputes, domestic disputes, ireworks, fraud, intelligence, medical-chest, reckless driving, vandalism and warrants. Also, rural—There were a total of 428 calls in the rural area with 185 for traf ic stops; 26 phone calls; 21 for suspicious behaviors; 16 for ire department controlled burns; 14 for talk to an of icer; 11 each for warrants, motorist assists, animal calls and health and safety; 10 for civil processes; seven each for assist other agencies and reckless driving; six for road hazards and ive each for thefts and transfers. Also, four each for fraud and jail; three each for extra patrols, testing and urinalysis for Department of Human Services and two each for welfare checks, weather, warrant checks, vandalism, Sex Offender Registry, ire department burns and property damage accidents involving animals.

. . . harvest season this area,” said Stacy Raasch, Landus Cooperative’s grain marketing advisor for Sac and Ida Counties. “Our early September indications show anywhere from 10-12 percent decrease in yields, as compared to last year, for the geography around Ida Grove and Odebolt.” Landus Cooperative offers a variety of grain marketing alternatives, including the “Extended Price” program. “This contract is speci ically designed for those producers that would like to ‘sell the cash and buy the board,’” explained Raasch. “Upon delivery, the producer sells at the current price and then decides which futures contract he wants to ‘own.’ Landus Cooperative buys and holds this futures contract for the producer’s account,” explained Raasch. Interested producers are encouraged to contact their local Landus Cooperative of ice to learn more. “FCA is ready for harvest. Our inventory levels are at a record low, so we should be able to handle the harvest bushels quite easily. The crop size will be down considerably this year in most of the FCA trade area, but the exception would be the Battle Creek area, as they had some very nice and timely rains. Our policies are similar to last year, with a few differences,” said First Cooperative Association general manager Jim Carlson. First Cooperative Association has 20 grain-receiving locations, with a total storage capacity of more than 40 million bushels. First Cooperative has facilities at Alta, Aurelia, Battle Creek, Cherokee, Cleghorn, Galva, Granville, Holstein, Hospers, Kingsley, Larrabee, Laurens, Linn Grove, Marathon,

Marcus, Meriden, Paullina, Peterson, Schaller and Webb. First Cooperative Association will extend its business hours during harvest. Hours will be posted at each location and may vary. Farmers may also call any location to ind out its hours. Quad County Corn Processors in Galva is ready to serve the local corn farmers this harvest season. They will have the grain receiving operating extended hours during peak harvest days, to accommodate demand for unloading trucks and keeping combines moving in the ields. They will be accepting corn up to 18 percent moisture in the 25,000-bushel-an-hour outside dump this year. This will allow trucks to dump quickly and get back to the ield. Quad County Corn Processors has 3,200,000 bushels of warehouse corn space and is an Iowa licensed grain dealer. Call Adam Todd at 712-2824628, ext. 121, or check online at the company’s website at www.quad-county.com for harvest hours, pricing and policies. Todd says, “Make sure to ask about how you can enhance your cash price with our bonus premium and accumulator contracts and ask about our new extended price contracts. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving your harvest and post-harvest needs.” Information from Flint Hills Resources in Arthur was not received by press time.

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Country classroom: The annual old-fashioned country school days, sponsored by the Ida County Historical Society, are underway. Area fourth grade students are experiencing country school by attending one day of classes at the Grant Center School in Moorehead Park and a historical tour of the park. Here, Jennifer Glawe of Ida Grove works with BC-IG students from Kelsie Nettles’ class.

Falcons celebrate homecoming with parade, pep rally, corona on, game The Falcons at Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School began celebrating homecoming week Monday with a variety of dress up days at the high school, middle school and elementaries. This year’s theme is “Can’t Be Tamed.” This year’s homecoming king candidates are Chase Devitt, son of Jon and Robyn Devitt; Isaac Endrulat, son of Ray and Gala Endrulat; Ty Warnke, son of Bret and Linda Warnke; Michael Streed, son of Brian and Amy Streed; Daltyn Swanger, son of Richy and Kourtnee Swanger and Ryan Bumann, son of R.J. Bumann and Wendy Bumann. This year’s queen candidates are Bethany Rehse, daughter of Kurt and Ranea Rehse; Jordyn Fredericks, daughter of Mary Clough and Dennis Fredericks; Madison Lansink, daughter of

more about — (continued from front page) In other business: Supervisors gave Williams direction to negotiate to buy three new Mack trucks. Financing would be over the next two iscal years. “I’m more comfortable buying two trucks,” said supervisor Rhett Leonard. In old business, supervisors voted three to zero to approve an agreement with Northland Securities to be the bond underwriter for the urban renewal district when wind turbine-funded projects are inanced. Williams gave an update on a potential new shop for his department at Sixth Street in Ida Grove. It would include washbay equipment. No action was taken, and further discussions will be held. “You can satisfy the economic development requirement of the urban renewal by saying it is better service to the public

Jayson and Patty Lansink; Bailey Ullrich, daughter of Chris and Wendy Ullrich; Calli Wareham, daughter of Curtis and Vonnie Wareham and Abbi Ullrich, daughter of Chris and Wendy Ullrich. On Thursday, Oct. 5, it’s hillbilly or USA dress up day at the high school. At O-A/BC-IG Middle School and at both elementary buildings it’s USA day. Thursday’s schedule is as follows: 5 p.m. Pre-parade grilling by United Bank on Second Street in front of Family Eye Care. Proceeds go to athletic department. 5:30 p.m. Staging for parade entries on Second Street from Quimby to Jasper. 6 p.m. Parade, east on Second Street from Quimby to Main, turn south on Main to Fourth Street (from 5 to 7 p.m.

. . . road clarifica on because our equipment will be stored inside, and we can provide better roads to help people get to and from work,” said Williams. A public hearing was held regarding update of county ordinances. No input was received from the public. Supervisors closed the hearing and then voted to approve current county ordinances. The second and third readings of the ordinances were both waived by three to zero vote. Approved by unanimous vote were equipment leases for new copiers for the sheriff’s of ice and attorney’s of ice. Both are for 63 months. Auditor Lorna Steenbock reported what is being done with

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the mold problem at a vault at the courthouse. Dehumidi iers are being used. “They are emptying the dehumidi iers twice a day,” she said. “They (Interstate Inc.) found two valves that are not working properly. They said that they would have to drain the whole system to ix it.” Regarding wind turbines, since county rules for zoning for them were approved, activity has picked up, said Scott Moulton, land agent for Invenergy. Battle Creek City Council and Ida Grove City Council approved the county’s request for an expanded urban renewal area, with Ida Grove adding that the supervisors should seek their permission before projects are done in the city.

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the school asks there be no parking on the parade route). 7 p.m. Coronation in the high school gym. Coronation will be last on the agenda. 8 p.m. Super Class Night. Friday, Oct. 6, it’s Spirit Day with staff and students at all buildings dressing in black, purple and silver. Friday’s schedule includes a powder puff football game at 2:45 p.m. at the high school football ield; junior class grilling prior to the football game at 5:30 p.m., at 6:45 p.m. the homecoming court will be introduced at the stadium prior to the football game, at 7 p.m. the Falcon football team will take on the Vikings from AHSTW (Avoca Hancock Shelby Tennant Walnut). The homecoming dance will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.

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Singletree Emporium offers vintage, an que, repurposed items Singletree Emporium in Arthur opened its doors Sept. 2 and 4. The business is a dream Rachel Masters has had for a long time and is located in the former Aunt B’s restaurant. Masters said, “I’ve always loved old things and have wished for the time or money to indulge my hobby. It started when I was at my Grandpa Russell’s auction and saw some cherished items on the front lawn. I wanted to buy them for myself, so I got permission from my dad to bid on them and I won all of the ones I bid on. “While living in Arkansas, my husband, Darren, and I had a huge house, and I loved looking for antiques, vintage and repurposed items to ill it. Then, we started our family and the next years found me busy raising and home schooling our six kids. According to Rachel, Darren has been in the construction business for more than a decade. She said, occasionally, a customer will ask him to relocate their functional, outof-date furniture, sink, cabinet or windows, etc. Many of those items were relocated to the outbuildings on the Masters’ farm. “Darren and I had all kinds of crazy ideas of what we wanted to do when we moved back to Iowa in 2003. We are project people, and we started looking at the outbuildings on the farm. On Easter break, a comment was made that we should have a workshop in the empty Arthur Café building. We started the process and purchased the building. At that point, we weren’t sure what it would be. “The building was in fantastic shape, and Brenda Mace was a great encourager and friend. Darren has his workshop in the former kitchen, the main dining room is a show room and there is also a kids’ area. “Our irst weekend open, we held two workshops. Karen Jensen taught a class on turning t-shirts into rugs.

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Horn bazaar: The annual Horn Memorial Hospital Auxiliary bazaar was held Sept. 23 at the hospital. Here, those attending the bazaar place chance tickets in hopes of winning some of the items donated by local businesses and individuals. The bazaar brought in approximately $3,400.

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Singletree: Singletree Emporium in Arthur opened its doors on Labor Day weekend. Owner Rachel Masters holds a singletree. A singletree is a wooden or metal bar used to balance the pull of a draught horse or other animal when pulling a vehicle. I found out some of the participants didn’t know how to crochet. Judy Wunschel has been great in helping with the crocheting. On Sept. 4, Ken Harskamp was here and did a class on succulents in your home. I plan on offering other workshops.” Masters said there are a lot of talented people in the area—artists who do paintings, individuals who build barn wood tables and others who repurpose old items. These are all types of products she plans on featuring at the emporium. She said, “So far, everything is on consignment. There are a lot of people out there who want to consign stuff. They want to empty out their basements, attics and garages. For those looking for repurposed, vintage or antiques, this is a

good place to look. “A lot of people are tasked with cleaning out their home or their kids are tasked with cleaning out their parents’ homes. I want the items many throw away to go to someone who will appreciate them. We offer one-of-a-kind items here. I want our place to be somewhere moms and families can come, a place where kids are welcome. “Someone asked me, what about kids touching everything and possibly breaking something? I loved to go antiquing when my kids were younger, and I taught them to put their hands in their pockets. I want kids to learn and to go antiquing with their parents,” said Masters. Hours are currently Thursdays from noon to 8 p.m. and an occasional Saturday.

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Arthur emporium: Singletree Emporium in Arthur opened its doors Sept. 2 and 4. Individuals can find a variety of vintage, antique, unique or items that can be repurposed. Rachel Masters owns the business located in the former Aunt B’s restaurant.

Conservation Corner by Danielle Bennett Naturalist Show a warm heart to our cold-blooded friends as they search for their winter homes. Reptiles and amphibians, together known as herps, are on the move. The first few weeks of October are peak migration times for herps. Snakes and salamanders in particular will be seen crossing roads; make sure to give them a “brake.” The best times to find snakes are midmorning

to early afternoon when the sun starts to feel warm after a chilly night. Salamanders may be found anytime during or after a rain. Their hibernation location, known as a hibernacula, is typically an abandoned well, animal burrow or cave. Unlike warm-blooded animals that pack on the pounds before hibernation, herps must stop eating a couple weeks before they reach their hibernacula. When temperatures stay below 60 degrees,

their metabolisms cease and any food in their stomachs would rot. Not to worry, though; when temperatures rise in the spring, these beneficial, pest-eating herps will return. We heart herps so much we even made “snakes” our theme for this year’s Night Hike. Learn more about our “Sneaky, Scaly and not so Scary” friends at the 20th annual Night Hike on Oct. 21 with Ida County Conservation.

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Iowa Department of Revenue issues final property equalization order The Iowa Department of Revenue issued its final equalization order on agricultural, commercial and residential values in Ida County Sept. 22. The department ordered no changes to Ida County values. In August, the department notified county auditors of tentative assessment adjustments on agricultural, commercial and residential values. At that time, the assessed values of Ida County’s commercial properties were lowered 5 percent while residential and agricultural

properties were unchanged. Ida County Assessor Joe Cronin submitted a protest to the Department of Revenue relating to the 5 percent decrease in commercial values. He said in August that his protest was based on some faulty information he had discovered. The information related to the sale of a commercial property in the county that the Department of Revenue used to make the equalization determination. The commercial property sale the department used was not a normal sale and should not

have been used to determine the equalization adjustment. Cronin said in August if the Department of Revenue denied the protest and the commercial property sale in question was allowed to remain as part of its calculations, he was concerned the next equalization order in 2019 would show an increase for commercial valuations. The new equalization orders, which became final on Oct. 1, apply to Jan. 1, 2017, assessments, which will be reflected in the amount of property tax paid next year.

Ida County Extension Council meeting The Ida County Extension Council met Sept. 20 at the Extension Of ice for the regular meeting. In attendance were council members Tammy Neubauer, June Knop, Kyle McBride, Denise Van Dusen and Kyle Rohlk. Regional Extension Education Director Terry Janssen and Kandice Tomlinson, POC, were in attendance as well. Members absent were Jeff Miesner, Andrew Butcher, Connie Werner and Val Georg. The consent agenda items, including the minutes of the June 21 meeting with a correction to include voucher number 9452 in the approved vouchers for that meeting, were approved. Staff written reports were also approved. The treasurer’s report and vouchers were approved. The amount spent to date since July 1 is $29,862. In open forum, Tomlinson updated the council on programming and events that have been held recently, highlighting Farm to Fork, CyDay Friday and Women Managing Cattle. Under new business, Georg, council treasurer, will be added to the savings account signature card. Oct. 17 was approved as the of ice administration day out. Laura Johnk’s attendance at the Stem Professional Development Workshop on Oct. 12, Youthfest Oct. 24-26 and Engineering in Elementary Training Sept. 21, as well as Krista Lukins’

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attendance at Of ice Professionals Conference Oct. 25-26 were all approved. Stacy Segebart was approved as of ice temporary help. Under announcements, Janssen handed out and reviewed council education material on

diversity and con identiality. March 10 is the Iowa Extension council Association Meeting. National 4-H week is Oct. 1-7. The next meeting will tentatively be held Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. Tammy Neubauer, Secretary

Statement of the Ownership, Management, Etc., Required by the Acts of Congress as of Aug. 12, 1970 1.- 8. Ida County Courier, publication number 121-110, filing date of Sept. 26, 2017, frequency of issue, weekly; number of issues published annually, 52; annual subscription price, $42.00. The mailing address of the Known Office of Publication and Headquarters is 214 Main St., PO Box 249, Ida Grove, IA 51445, Ida County. 9. The name and address of the publisher is Ryan Harvey, PO Box 29, Hampton, IA 50441. The name and address of the editor is Deb Loger, PO Box 249, Ida Grove, IA 51445. The name and address of the managing editor is Amy Forbes, PO Box 249, Ida Grove, IA 51445. 10. Owners: Mid-America Publishing Corporation, 9-2nd St. NW, P.O. Box 606, Hampton, IA 50441-0606. Stockholders owning or holding one percent or more of total amount of stock: Jeanette M. Grohe, 1 Lincoln Place Dr., Des Moines, IA 50312; Matthew Grohe, 1 Lincoln Place Dr., Des Moines, IA 50312; and Julie M. Herr, 4422 N. Mozart St., Chicago, IL 60625. 11. The known bondholders, mortgagees or other security holders owning or holding one percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities: First Bank Hampton, PO Box 59, Hampton, IA 50441; First Security Bank, PO Box 119, Hampton, IA 50441; MidWestOne Bank, 112 N. Main St., Sigourney, IA 52591; Barbara Mussman, 721 Cedar Dr., Clarion, IA 50525; Chrysler Capital, PO Box 660335, Dallas, TX 75266; News Publishing Company, Inc., PO Box 286, Black Earth, WI 53151; Roger & Karen Rector, 1004 Twin Pines, Ida Grove, IA 51445; Leon & Becky Thorne, PO Box 352, Parkersburg, IA 50665. 13.-14. Ida County Courier, issue date for circulation data below is Sept. 20, 2017. 15a. Extent and Nature of Circulation. Total Number Copies (net press run) average each issue during preceding twelve months, 2,367; single issue published nearest filing date, 2,350. 15b. Paid Circulation (By Mail and Outside the Mail) (1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions Stated On PS Form 3541 (Include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies) - average number of copies each issue during preceding twelve months, 478, single issue published nearest filing date, 471. 15b. (2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions stated on PS Form 3541 (Include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies) - average number of copies each issue during preceding twelve months, 991; single issue published nearest filing date, 982. 15b. (3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid or Requested Distribution Outside USPS - average number of copies each issue during preceding twelve months, 330; single issue published nearest filing date, 316. 15b. (4) Paid Distribution by Other Mail Classes of Mail Through the USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail) - average number of copies each issue during preceding twelve months, 0; single issue published nearest filing date, 0. 15c. Total Paid Distribution [sum of 15b (1), (2), (3), and (4)] - average number of copies each issue during preceding twelve months, 1,799; single issue published nearest filing date, 1,769. 15d. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (By Mail and Outside the Mail) - (1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541 - Average number of copies each issue during preceding twelve months, 9; single issue nearest filing date, 9. (2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541 - Average number of copies each issue during preceding twelve months, 7; single issue nearest filing date, 7. (3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail) - Average number of copies each issue during preceding twelve months, 0; single issue published nearest filing date, 0. (4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail (Carriers or other means) - Average number of copies each issue during preceding twelve months, 0; single issue published nearest filing date, 0. 15e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution [sum of 15d (1), (2), (3) and (4)] - average number of copies each issue during preceding twelve months, 16; single issue published nearest filing date, 16. 15f. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c. and 15e.) - average number of copies each issue during preceding twelve months, 1,815; single issue published nearest filing date, 1,785. 15g. Copies Not Distributed - average number of copies each issue during preceding twelve months, 552; single issue published nearest filing date, 565. 15h. 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Ida Grove 1919 World War I: Veterans’ homecoming parade with veterans marching and the fire department was part of parade on Second Street.

Out of the Past Forty years ago Ida County State Bank and the First State Bank of Battle Creek both accepted construction bids for new bank buildings. Ida County State Bank is building a new of ice in Arthur and First State Bank is building a new of ice in Ida Grove. The hottest battles for city of ices this fall are shaping up in Holstein and Battle Creek. Battle Creek has ive candidates for mayor and eight candidates are running for ive council seats. In Holstein, eight individuals are running for four open seats. JC Penney in Ida Grove held its 75th anniversary sale. Some of the specials were men’s thermal insulated hooded sweatshirts $8.80; girls’ super denim jeans $7.20; men’s denim work suits $12.78 and Sesame Street shoes for kids $2.99. Thirty years ago Arman Buettner of Glen, N.H., formerly of Holstein, was on hand Sunday to personally dedicate the new addition at Stubbs Memorial Library in Holstein. Buettner donated funds for the new multi-media room, which has been named in memory of his mother, Christina Buettner. In hard-fought, hard-hitting performance, Odebolt-Arthur

retained the Reynold’s Traveling Trophy for the third consecutive year during Friday’s game with Galva-Holstein. The trophy, a tradition which began three years ago, is given to the winner of the O-A and G-H football game. This year, the Trojans earned the trophy after a 21-14 victory over the Pirates. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Saturday as part of the grand opening of the State Theatre in Holstein. Fred Saunders of Ida Grove, who also owns the King Theatre in Ida Grove, took over the State Theatre July 24. Vanessa Hendersen serves as manager of the theatre. Twenty years ago Area farmers took advantage of dry weather Sept. 27 to start the soybean harvest. In the most recent Iowa Crops and Weather Report the condition of the soybean crop in west central Iowa is rated as 36 percent fair, 42 percent good and 9 percent excellent. The harvest is in the very early stages with approximately 1 percent of the soybeans and corn crops harvested. School enrollment numbers for BC-IG, O-A and G-H for the 1997-98 school year are similar to enrollment counts during the previous school

year. BC-IG’s full time student count is 898, which compares to 900 in 1996. G-H’s 1997-98 full time student number is at 675, which is eight more than last year O-A’s full time student enrollment is 504 which is down one from 1996. Ten years ago Construction at Platinum Ethanol in Arthur is on schedule, according to Fagen Inc. project manager John Handel. Currently, there are 180-190 laborers on site, with that number to grow to more than 200 as soon as this week. Handel said the target date for completion of the plant is the summer of 2008. The plant will start accepting corn early next summer. Ida Grove Mayor Dennis Ernst reported to the city council that an informational meeting regarding Ida Grove’s west access was held Sept. 27. Land acquisitions, easements and construction are estimated at $3.9 million. Ernst noted the county has agreed to pay for only the 300 feet in the county right-of-way. Additional funding will be sought through the federal government to help with the project, as a local bond issue would increase taxes $8 per $1,000 valuation. Ernst noted, “It’s not looking good for the west access.”

by Chelsea Gross Recreation director There will be a Punt, Pass and Kick competition at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22, for boys and girls ages six-15. There is a fee to participate. The Kiwanis will also be grilling before and during the event. Registration forms are available at the rec center. Youth volleyball practices have started. Practices are held in the gym after school and in the evenings. Please plan accordingly. All itness classes are offered with a paid membership. We will be offering a free “Try Them All” class on Wednesday, Oct. 11, starting at 5:30 p.m. Anybody is welcome (members and nonmembers) and we will be offeing a chance to try any of our classes during the two-

includes admission for your entire group, use of our gym, community room and children’s room, which now includes an eye play system and games for all ages, for three hours, a decorated sheet cake and ice cream. If interested contact Bagenstos. Personal training: Personal training is always available at your convenience with Libby, Mel, Barb, Keely and Rayven. Stop in today and check out our specials. New itness schedule Monday: 5:45–6:30 a.m. outdoor trail run- intermediate; 5:45–6:45 a.m. cardio/strength

Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg will be participating in an event to celebrate N.E.T. Broadband’s continued deployment of broadband wireless Internet service in rural northwest Iowa Friday, October 6, at 8 a.m. at the Farmers Cooperative Company of Craig. N.E.T. Broadband is a partnership that was created by Evertek and North West REC to connect rural areas with broadband services and technologies. N.E.T. has

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recently expanded its service area to include Craig and other northwest Iowa rural areas. “Evertek has a long history of providing advanced telecommunications services in northwest Iowa. We are pleased to partner with North West REC to expand our coverage area and to deliver quality broadband wireless Internet,” said Roxanne White, CEO of Evertek. “We understand the growing importance of broadband and we want to ensure that our rural

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p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday. Fall/winter lifeguard hours are 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. MondayFriday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. We ask that everyone who uses the facility respect our rule about changing your shoes when you enter the building. This will help keep the building clean and help extend the lifetime of our equipment. Visit our website: www.idagroverec.org. Remember that you can use Chamber Bucks to pay for a membership. Also, GOMACO, Horn Memorial Hospital and North Star employees get special discounts. We also offer a military discount for past or present military service. Contact Gross with any questions at 712-364-3716 or igrec@longlines.com.

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Lohff-Schumann by Libby Bagenstos Recreation director Monday cards: Join us every Monday from 1-3 p.m. to play euchre and 500. Prizes and a light snack are provided. Members play for free and non-members will be charged the daily admission fee. Facility fundraiser: If you have empty pop cans you’d like to donate to a good cause, you can drop them off at LohffSchumann anytime. Money collected will be put towards new equipment. Birthday parties: Let LohffSchumann make your child’s birthday party a hit. The fee

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Ida County Courier

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

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Hurricane relief donation: The O-A/BC-IG Key Club organized a collection drive for Hurricane Harvey relief. O-A/BC-IG High School students and community members collected more than 200 items.

Bazaar coming to Sac City First Presbyterian Church in Sac City is hosting a Passport to Divine Destinations bazaar Saturday, Oct. 21, featuring attic treasures, crafts, a food and bake sale, snacks and nuts, collectibles and holiday and gift items. Hours for the bazaar are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Morning coffee is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and lunch is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There is a fee charged for coffee and lunch.

125 South Main St., Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Step aerobics/weight circuits: Our next six-week session of step aerobics and weight training circuit starts on Oct. 5 and runs through Nov. 9. These 45-minute combo classes are taught by AFAA certi ied trainer Barb Gebers of Holstein at 5:45 a.m. on Thursdays. Call 2824286 to sign up. Chair yoga: NETA certi ied trainer Donna Mogensen Lee will offer a six-week introductory chair yoga session on Thursdays at 9 a.m. Class dates are Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26 and Nov. 2 and 9. Chair yoga is a 50-minute group itness class for all ages, genders and itness levels. Call 282-4426 to register or sign up. Fall itness challenge: More than 50 people signed up for Sole 2 Soul and Tuel Shed Training’s Build Your Body muscle challenge this fall. The six-week challenge started Sept. 14 and ends Saturday, Oct. 28. Walgreens lu shot clinic: Walgreens Pharmacy staff will be at The Meeting Place in Galva on Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 7 to 10

a.m. to give lu vaccinations to healthy individuals. Walgreens will bill Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance or there is a cash price. Call local coordinator Anne Johnson at 282-4426 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome, but 25 individuals are needed on the schedule to make it happen. Until Help Arrives: Members of the Ida County Medical Reserve Corps will be presenting “You Are the Help, Until Help Arrives” training on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at The Meeting Place in Galva. To register for this free program, call 282-4426. Acrylic painting class: On Monday, Oct. 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. local artist Marilyn Koth will host a fall painting class at The Meeting Place in Galva. Participants will paint a 14 x 18 canvas of pheasants. Call 2824426 to pre-register and send payment by Oct. 13. Yoga: A seven-week session of yoga runs through Oct. 23. Gebers is the instructor. These classes run approximately 50minutes. The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event. Call 282-4426 for information.

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S-C board: The Schaller-Crestland School Board held its organizational meeting Sept. 20 as part of a joint meeting with the Galva-Holstein School Board. The S-C board includes, front from left, Tim DeLance (vice president), Julie McClintic (business manager/board secretary), Christy Horan and Kory Blum. Back row from left, Superintendent Jon Wiebers, Alan Movall (president) and Mike Schmitt. (Photo by Mike Thornhill)

Greetings, moviegoers. This weekend is your chance to see “Atomic Blonde” (R). A high-stakes, global action-thriller that takes place in the city of Berlin, on the eve of the Wall’s collapse and the shifting of superpower alliances. Charlize Theron portrays Lorraine Broughton, a top-level spy for MI6, who is dispatched to Berlin to take down a ruthless espionage ring that has just killed an undercover agent for reasons unknown. Also playing this weekend, our irst October Classic, is “Beetlejuice” (1998)

when schools make the rules to it the times. I recall all area towns of Ida Grove, Holstein, Schleswig, Odebolt, Galva, Battle Creek and Denison August of 1994. Deputies Raid Beer Party (refers to an Aug. 4, 1994, Ida County Pioneer Record article). I don’t recall any of the school districts

keeping any of the star football players from playing. So, student body, do your part by standing up for and writing in your vote for #64 king of your homecoming 2017-18. Concerned voter, taxpayer Emily Jo Hoaglund Ida Grove

To the editor: Geezertoos. It’s time to make a statement. Live again. Home brew is history. Cornsilk cigarettes are gone. I’ll open a tattoo shop for seniors. Sell the recliner. Get a tattoo of a beer joint. A spittoon on your chest.

An old outhouse. The family bull. A team of horses. The hired man wearing overalls. The hired girl in detail wearing the mild stagger, she makes at beauty. A windmill. A rooster scratching for grain. A manure spreader. A bull snake, on your arm. A garter snake on her leg. A

spinning wheel. Ernie Tubb, Al Jolson. Be young again. Motorcyles. Sturgis. Smoke alfalfa. Nebraska seniors – shave your head, tattoo an ear of corn on top. Nursing homes discount. Don Hollrah Odebolt

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(PG). Brillantly bizarre and over lowing with ideas, “Beetlejuice” offers some of Michael Keaton’s most deliciously manic work - and creepy, funny fun for the whole family. Free re ill deal: Buy tickets to see “Atomic Blonde” and

“Beetlejuice” back-to-back on Friday and Saturday and get re ills on any size popcorn and fountain soda. For more information, visit www.holsteinstatetheatre. com and “Like” our Facebook Page. Call 712-368-6226 for show times.

Northwest AEA approves indemnifica on statement, board policies, 28E agreement The Northwest Area Education Agency Board held its regular meeting Sept. 18, at Northwest AEA in Le Mars. The board: •approved consent items: minutes from the August board meeting and inancial statements from August. •approved bills and claims. •heard a special report for Educational Services from Jordan Menning, educational consultant, along with four students about the signi icance of the annual NASA Space Settlement Design Competition. More than 100 students across northwest Iowa are selected to participate in this competition that allows students to gain real-world experience, alongside engineers and other professionals. •listened as Gloria Miller,

Letter to editor: We should be concerned citizens at O-A/BC-IG School district. How can you as school faculty charge someone as guilty after they were found innocent and keep them from being on our homecoming court? This is just another time

board secretary/administrative assistant, talked about the IASB Board Member Orientation Workshops coming up this fall. •received an update from Jodi Ryan, CFO, about expenses by area and iscal year 2019 initial projections. •heard from Jerome Schaefer, human resources manager, about retention and recerti ication elections for PSA and APSA, which will be conducted by the Public Employment Relations Board. •approved an indemni ication statement to be used when appropriate for Northwest AEA employees, of icers and directors. •approved board policy 701.3, Financial Records, as written

and recommended by IASB, and they waived a second reading. •approved a 28E agreement between AEAs for Iowa Online Professional Development System. •listened to Dr. Tim Grieves’ chief administrator report regarding: the Leadership Council meeting held on Sept. 12; the plans for superintendents’ meetings scheduled for 201718 and the communities of Alta and Aurelia voted to reorganize beginning in the 2018-19 school year. Directors Dr. Thomas Bjorge, Roger Brinkert, Ron Jorgensen, Mike McAlpine, Trish Sutherland and Creston Schubert participated. Directors Glen Coble, Glenda DenHerder and Keith Zylstra were absent.

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Ida County Courier

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

FAMILY & FRIENDS Ida Achievers discuss Na onal 4-H Week

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Engaged: Bob and Sheila O’Connell of Cushing and Larry and Linda Ruppert of Mallard announce the engagement of their children, Kristin and Matt. Kristin is a 2013 graduate of River Valley High School and 2015 graduate of Iowa Lakes Community College. Kristin is a client care leader with MaxYield in Mallard. Matt is a 2009 graduate of West Bend– Mallard High School and 2011 graduate of Iowa Central Community College. Matt is a farmer in Mallard area. The couple is planning a Dec. 2 wedding at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Mallard and reception at the Wild Rose Casino in Emmetsburg.

Shopko launches new brands Shopko announces the launch of new brands and expanded product lines in apparel, beauty, home and food/beverage departments. Now through 2018, shoppers will notice new assortments, including high-quality private brands, including their newest exclusive brand, A&I, which features modern classic styles in home goods and apparel, and Envision Studio, a moderately-priced, contemporary brand in home and apparel. New brands are Bai, Barcalounger, CamelBAK, Cuisinart, Daisy Fuentes, Jessica Simpson, Joneswear, NUGG,

Orly, Packard Bell, Orly, Rachel Ray, Sparkling Ice, Van Heusen, Wet n Wild and Yankee Candle. The retailer is also relaunching the brand NorthCrest, which offers a home and apparel line that is cozy and casual. Expanded brands include: Dyson, Hoover, Haggar, Keurig, Kitchen Aid and Shark. Customers can upload a pic or tag it with #Shopko to be featured in Shopko’s Brand New You photo gallery. Now through Oct. 14, customers can visit Shopko. com/newyou to register to win a $500 shopping spree.

The Ida High Achievers met Sept. 10. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by all the members. Roll call was: “What is one goal you have for this year?” Eleven members answered roll call. The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were both given and approved. Old business included a reminder to pick up state fair projects at the Extension of ice. There were also congratulations to all who participated at the fair. New business included a reminder that record books were due Oct. 2, and all mem-

bers need to re-enroll for the upcoming year. National 4-H week is Oct. 1-7. The Ida/Sac skating party is Oct. 14 from 6-9 p.m. at Skate Palace. The Stem and Arts festival is Oct. 7, and the photography challenge 2018 is harvest. The 4-H awards’ banquet will be held on Nov. 5 at the United Methodist Church of Holstein. The club will elect new of icers at the next meeting. There was a program on recordbook cover pages, the club said the 4-H pledge and the meeting was adjourned. Morgan Todd Secretary

OSC Schedule by Crystal Hopkins Activity director The Odebolt Specialty Care activity calendar for Oct. 4-11 is: Wednesday—10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 10:30 a.m. Bible Chat with Kris; 2:30 p.m. Price Is Right; 3 p.m. social. Thursday—10 a.m. WESCO; 2:30 p.m. art; 3 p.m. social. Friday: 10 a.m. one to one group; 2:30 p.m. bingo; 3 p.m. social.

Saturday—3 p.m. movie and popcorn; 7 p.m. Lawrence Welk. Sunday—2:30 p.m. Kiron Baptist Church; 3 p.m. social; 3:30 p.m. movie and popcorn. Monday—10 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. nails; 3 p.m. social. Tuesday—10 a.m. Sac County Conservation; 2:30 p.m. bingo; 3 p.m. social. Wednesday—10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 2:30 p.m. word builder; 3 p.m. social.

MHC Schedule The Morningside Healthcare Community (Ida Grove) activity schedule for Oct. 4-7 is: Wednesday—8 a.m. devotions; 10:15 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. church; 6 p.m. Catholic kids. Thursday—8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. manicures; 2 p.m. life on the farm . Friday—8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. reading with Gloria; 1:30 p.m. movie and popcorn Saturday—2 p.m. all about a dairy farm. The schedule for Oct. 8-11 wasn’t available at press time.

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Family picnic: Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove served more than 100 people for its family time picnic Sept. 21. Next of Kin played.

Un-scam yourself-recovery from a security breach Half of us are now a victim of some form of inancial fraud, following the recent Equifax

breach. An ISU Extension and Outreach “Un-Scam Yourself: Recovery from a Security

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Class of 1962: The Ida Grove High School class of 1962 celebrated its 55 reunion Sept. 16 with a get-together for morning coffee and rolls at the Fireside Room at United Methodist Church in Ida Grove, an evening get-together at Cronk’s Restaurant in Denison and Sunday morning breakfast at Zimmy’s Family Restaurant. Attending were, front from left: Barbara (Corr) Jacobsen of Loveland, Colo., Tamera (Mevig) Maurice of Chicago, Ill., Judy (Walter) Krenk of Ida Grove, Janet (West) Hyde of Lincoln, Neb., Sara (Wagner) Petersen of Des Moines, Marjorie (Boger) Rydberg of Alta and Arlis (Wunschel) Renze of Ida Grove. Back from left: Tom Stewart of Ida Grove, Michael Kinney of Fort Rock, Ore., Gary Rasmussen of Sedona, Ariz., Richard Burton of Ramsey, Minn., Larry Johnson of Holstein, Dennis Jacobsen of Loveland, Colo., George Hoffman of Miami, Fla., Charles Chronister of Kansas City, Mo., Dewey West of Ida Grove, Kent Streck of Ida Grove and Jim Baker of Red Oak. Linda (Lipton) Hurd of Ida Grove also attended the reunion.

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Breach” educational event on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at the Ida County Extension of ice in Ida Grove, provides up-to-date strategies to protect inancial and personal information. This interactive, local workshop delivers research-based resources and tools to protect personal information, steps to take if your information was hacked, warning signs of identity theft and how to recover from identity theft. What protections do you have? How can you spot ID theft quickly when it happens? And, how do you ix it? Carol Ehlers, human sciences specialist, family inance, from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, is offering this program to help consumers learn about strategies of preventing and responding to fraud. If you are a victim, the program will explain how to

respond and how to report the fraud to the of icials. As a consumer there are things that you can do to protect your inancial and other personal information in order to reduce your chances of being a victim. The warning signs of fraud will also be highlighted. According to ISU Extension and Outreach Ida County education coordinator Kandice Tomlinson, “Although this program is focused on responding to the current security breach, all participants will bene it from learning more about avoiding scams. ISU Human Sciences Extension and Outreach ‘Un-Scam Yourself’ is a public educational opportunity designed to help consumers better manage their personal inances.” For more details or to register for the program, contact Tomlinson at Ida County Extension, 712-364-3003 or kandicem@ idastate.edu.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Ida County farmer elected to corn board Jolene Riessen, an Ida County farmer, has been elected to the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) Board of Directors to represent District 4 for a threeyear term, which began on Sept. 1. ICGA is a membership organization, which serves as the collective voice for Iowa corn farmers, lobbying on agricultural issues at the state and federal level on behalf of its 7,500 members. This year, the ICGA celebrates its 50th anniversary as one of the most effective, longest standing agricultural associations in the country. Riessen was born and raised a farmer, which is a title that she proudly embraces. She has been farming for 30 years in Ida County, where she and her husband, David, raise corn, soybeans and alfalfa. In addition, she is also involved in the family custom cattle feedlot operation. She currently owns and operates

Riessen Seed Company and has sold for Pioneer Seed for 10 years. “It is very important to have corn farmers to support our products,” Riessen shared. “If corn is doing well, our farmers are doing well.” Riessen is active in the agricultural industry and has worked in several different ag-related jobs that have complemented her farmer roots. She is currently serving as an Ida County District Soil Commissioner. She is currently the president of the Sac/Ida Corn Growers’ Association and sits on the Animal, Ag and Environment Committee at Iowa Corn. Riessen is passionate about water quality, soil conservation and promoting exports. Jolene has also been one of Iowa Corn Growers Association’s top recruiters and, last year, recruited more than 41 members. Riessen hopes to get the word out to the farmers in Ida

County where their checkoff dollars (administered by the Iowa Corn Promotion Board) and their ICGA membership dues are being invested and how these efforts impact their bottom-line. She wants them to know they have two very effective organizations working together on their behalf. She is a member of the Ida County Cattlemen, Ida County Farm Bureau and Iowa Soybean Association DAC and has served on the Ida County 4-H Extension Council. Riessen has also volunteered her time as a crop scouting coach for O-A/BC-IG High School FFA. In addition, she also belongs to Ida County Pheasants Forever. Riessen and her husband have two children, Cory and Lee. Both farm alongside their parents and have their own ground as well. Riessen adds, “We have been very fortunate to have the boys be able to come back to the farm and join the operation.”

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Outdoor enjoyment: Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek celebrated the end of summer with a grill out, homemade ice cream and a trip to Crawford Creek. Enjoying the beautiful day are Jo Williams, Ida Rector and Mary Ann Ortner.

OSC celebrates Italy with special meals, tours Odebolt Special Care (OSC) has started a new activity where residents celebrate a country a month. In September, the facility celebrated Italy. Residents watched virtual tours, as well as documentaries and enjoyed three Italian meals. The resident cooking club made the first meal, the second was made by the dietary department and, for the third meal, residents decided to continue the theme with their resident choice meal. “During these meals, the dining room was trans-

formed into an Italian restaurant with mood lighting and decorations and table service. The residents also enjoyed Italian music and wine with their meal,” said activity director Crystal Hopkins. “Next month will be Oktoberfest, to celebrate Germany,” said Hopkins. “We are looking forward to seeing our dining room transformed into an Oktoberfest party and the meals that the cooking club and dietary department come up with.” OSC is also planning a trip

to the Pumpkin Patch in Denison, made possible by the OSC Auxiliary. “The Auxiliary is paying for the transportation to get there,” said Hopkins. “We are so thankful for all the things the Auxiliary does to help our nursing home. If anyone has any gourds they would like to donate, or Halloween decorations they no longer need, we would greatly appreciate it, because the hallways will be decorated to celebrate Halloween and the town’s annual trick-ortreating.”

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Farm visit: BC-IG third graders toured the Dave and Jolene Riessen farm north of Ida Grove on Sept. 20, to learn more about agriculture. The students were given a tour of the cattle lots, cornfields, farm machinery and various corn products. Pictured are Jolene and her sons, Corey and Lee, and the third graders.

Holstein Chamber News The Holstein Chamber of Commerce met Sept. 14 at Boulders Inn with 12 members present. President Jamee Dittmer called the meeting to order. Secretary/treasurer Teresa Hunt presented the August minutes and inancial report. Both were approved. In old business, it was noted that the farmers’ market is winding down and the last one was Sept. 26. The rebranding brochure is ready to print. Kay Hanson presented two bills for the brochures and gave pricing on different quantities. VT has offered to print their own copies for their marketing packets. That would help in the quantities that need to be ordered. There was some discussion on copyright and trademark questions, as the Chamber is paying for the brochures to be produced. After some discussion, it was decided to allow VT to print its own copies and Chamber will order 500 brochures, to start with. The brochures will be placed in local businesses and communities throughout the region. The Holstein Chamber Buck promotion was discussed. Dittmer stated some area communities offer a “buy some, get one free” promotion with their Chamber dollars. After some discussion, a motion was made and approved to promote the

Italian theme: Odebolt Specialty Care (OSC) residents celebrated Italy during September. The dining room featured mood lighting and decorations.

Char-Mac. Hunt reported intern Haley Westphal quit in late August. It was suggested the paper might be interested in continuing the interviews for the Chamber newsletter. Faith Lutheran hosted its free garage sale Sept. 30. Registration for the Iowa Tourism Conference to be held in Sioux City on Oct. 25-27 is now open. Contact Dittmer with any questions. The holiday event on Dec. 2 was discussed. The Kiwanis will host its Toys for Tots’ soup and sandwich luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holstein Legion Hall. There will also be a vendor fair, cookie walk and silent auction. The Chamber will host a free family movie at the State Theatre and downtown businesses will be open for shopping. There are also plans for a Christmas production to be held at the Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center later in the afternoon. In other business, Kathy Vollmar noted that the Girl Scouts are selling sub sandwiches to raise monies for their trip to Georgia. Subs are $3 each or a dozen for $33. Contact her to place your order. There are 55 chamber members, and Hunt ielded four calls in August. Teresa Hunt Secretary/treasurer

OSC Auxiliary learns about OSC’s ‘perfect survey’ Junith Comstock called the Odebolt Specialty Care Auxiliary meeting to order Sept. 25 and thanked Alice Pudenz for brunch. Ten members answered roll call. The secretary’s report was read and approved. Treasurer Renae Babcock gave the treasurer’s report. Shirley Scanlan presented a bill for $19 for treats for bingo. The report and bill were approved. Staff reports Administrator Kelsey Schenk reported we need staff, as some are moving. Schenk’s mother is coming today (Sept. 25) to donate 50 pillows, as she works for a motel.

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Holstein Chamber Bucks with a purchase of $25 Holstein Chamber Bucks and receive $5 Holstein Chamber Bucks free. Chamber will kick off this promotion at the pumpkin parade on Oct. 31 and end it on Dec. 20. Holstein Chamber Bucks may be purchased from Hunt at Central U.S. Coatings of ice. It was discussed having signs or window clings that Chamber businesses can place in their windows, indicating that they are a Chamber member and accept Chamber Bucks. Amy’s Signs and Designs made them in the past. Hunt will contact her about making them for chamber members. Chamber Bucks are accepted by all Chamber members and are available in denominations of $5, $10, $15, $20 and $25. Each Chamber Buck must be completely redeemed at a location, as there is no cash back value offered. Dittmer also told the group that the new website is up and running. Contact her if you want anything, large or small, added to the Chamber website. In new business, the pumpkin parade will be held on Oct 31. A committee of Dittmer, Karla Meier, Amy Conover and Shawn Winkel will meet and set up times for the annual photo and trick or treating with downtown businesses, Good Sam and

The of ice of the Ida County Veterans Affairs will be closed Oct. 3, while director Dale Ullrich attends the Omaha VA Update Training, and from Oct. 17-20, while Ullrich and the Ida County Veterans Affairs Commissioners attend the Fall Training Conference. The of ice will resume normal hours Monday, Oct. 23. Sorry for any inconvenience. Director Ullrich can be reached by cell number 712369-5017 if necessary. Leave a message and he will return your call when class is on break.

Jill Grote reported they have four residents and one applicant approved at the assisted living. Every two years, they have a survey and just had it, with a perfect survey. They just inished assisted living week and had omelets and muf ins one day and pizza with root beer loats another day. The residents love the extra things. Director of nursing Char Gardner reported she is working on some safety measures. Schenk gave the activity director report. She said the picture boards are all inished and will be hung soon. Under old business, Comstock asked about the wall crossword puzzles. Schenk said they are on hold. Schenk said the residents enjoyed Wayne Miller and want him to come back. Comstock asked about moving the piano and was told it will be moved before the heat is turned on. They have not found a tuner yet.

New business: Next of Kin came on Sept. 27 and requested not to be paid. A motion was approved to pay them $100. Aaron Schumacher performed on Oct. 2. On Nov. 30, we will have Rick Powell. Grote reported Sac County Conservation is coming on Oct. 10. Hopkins has started a cooking club. They met Sept. 25 and will meet on Oct. 12 and 19. They have 10 to 12 residents help set up tables and prepare food. Schenk reported residents are going to play Wheel of Fortune soon. Schenk and Hopkins want to take the residents to the Pumpkin Patch and the bus costs $50 an hour; they need the bus for four hours. The Auxiliary approved paying for the bus. They are working on Halloween for the kids. They are still doing grilling out every Friday at noon. The next meeting is Oct. 13 with Jeanie Kelly serving.

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Falcon defense: O-A/BC-IG’s Isaac Endrulat (45) does his best to get to Missouri Valley’s quarterback during Friday’s district football contest in Missouri Valley. O-A/BC-IG won the game 30-14 to improve to 4-2 overall and to 2-2 in the district.

Turnovers provide quick start for Falcons in football win A pair of early turnovers that led to 16 points for O-A/BC-IG set the Falcons on the road to a 30-14 district football win over Missouri Valley in Missouri Valley Friday. The first turnover came when O-A/BC-IG’s Tyler Anderson stripped the ball from a Missouri Valley player and recovered the fumble. The Falcons turned the opportunity into eight points on a seven-yard run by Chase Devitt at the 4:17 mark of the first quarter. Devitt also scored the twopoint conversion. The second turnover was an interception by the Falcons’ Jake Nieman, which led to a 31-yard touchdown pass from Kaden Ladwig to Isaac Endrulat with 17 seconds left in the first quarter. Endrulat also caught the two-point conversion pass from Ladwig to make the score 16-0. “We were excited to get off to a good start,” noted Falcon coach Larry Allen. “We knew if we could do that, it would be a great way to get going and, if we got up early, Missouri Valley might not put up much of a fight. “Those two turnovers allowed us to get out front; however, we couldn’t close the door on them right away, and that made the game a dogfight the whole way. “Missouri Valley played with more emotion and excitement than they did the last few weeks. That may have been due to it being their homecoming and wanting revenge for last year when we pulled the upset.” Missouri Valley got back into the fight on its possession after O-A/BC-IG’s second touchdown. The 15yard run and PAT kick at the 11:53 mark of the second quarter cut the Falcons’ lead

to 16-7. The score stayed 16-7 until the 8:28 mark of the third quarter when the Falcons’ Cooper DeJean snared a 10yard scoring pass from Ladwig. The try for two-points failed. Missouri Valley pulled to within 22-14 with 1:53 to play in the game on a twoyard run and PAT kick. O-A/BC-IG was able to put a lock on the game, thanks to Devitt’s 32-yard run with 39 seconds to play. Ryan Bumann ran for the two-point conversion. O-A/BC-IG and Missouri Valley put up similar numbers on offense. The Falcons tallied 275 total yards while the Big Red had 249 total yards. Devitt led the Falcon ground game with 175 yards on 26 carries. Allen noted his club had one of its best games of the season throwing the ball. Ladwig completed 11 of 18 passes (no interceptions) for 104 yards and two touchdowns. “We threw a lot of short passes and that gave Ladwig some confidence. When he is on, he is pretty good,” noted Allen. O-A/BC-IG improved to 4-2 overall and to 2-2 in the district. The Falcons are currently fourth in the district race with three games to play. AHSTW (O-A/BC-IG’s homecoming foe this Friday) is 4-0 in the district while I-K-M-Manning and LoganMagnolia are both 3-1. While Allen said his club is not out of the running for a playoff spot (top two teams in district play qualify for the playoffs), the road ahead is not easy. “All we can do is to win out and try to put ourselves in a good position. I’m not sure certain teams can beat the teams that are ahead of us, and we need that to hap-

pen,” said Allen. Allen said AHSTW comes to town this Friday with a pretty good team. “They have a good quarterback, a good running back and good receivers. We’ll have the size advantage, but they are a pretty athletic group. “We had success against Missouri Valley in not turning the ball over. It will be vital for us to do the same thing against AHSTW.” Stats OABCIG MV First downs 11 15 Rushes/yds 35-171 40-203 Pass yds. 104 46 Pass/Att/Int 11-18-0 6-12-1 Total yards 275 249 Fum. lost 0 1 Penalties 1-10 2-10 Punts/ave. 5-36.2 2-35.5 Scoring by quarters OABCIG 16 0 6 8 —30 MV 0 7 0 7 —14 O-A/BC-IG individual stats Rushing: Devitt (36-175 yds., 2 TD) Passing: Ladwig (5-18-0, 104, 2 TD). Receiving: Bumann (5-42 yds.), Endrulat (3-41 yds., 1 TD), DeJean (2-22 yds., 1 TD) Tackles: Endrulat (14), Bumann (10), B. Anderson (7), Behrendsen (6), Grote (6) Takeaways: T. Anderson (1 fum. rec.), Nieman (1 Int.)

Football contest winners Jim Mickelson of Odebolt won the Courier’s Sept. 27 edition football contest. Warren Winterhof of Walnut was second and Brian Down of Odebolt was third. Mickelson and Winterhof both missed three games. Mickelson’s total points of all games, 763, was closer to the inal total of 795 than Winterhof’s 515. Several entries missed four games, but Down’s point total of 811 was closest to the inal total.

Ridge View coach Dale Tokheim said his club was out played in its 26-7 district football loss to Sioux Central Friday in Holstein. “Sioux Central was just more physical and aggressive than we were,” said Tokheim. “I have to give credit to coach Goodchild (Sioux Central head coach) because they out played us and out coached us. We lost this game together because we had mistakes in all facets of the game.” After a scoreless irst quarter, Ridge View missed a scoring opportunity in the second quarter when the Raptors were unable to crack the goal line on third and fourth downs and goal from the twoyard line. “We drove 88 yards in the irst and second quarters and didn’t come away with any points,” noted Tokheim. “We got stuffed on third and goal and on the fourth down we had a broken play and that changed the momentum.” Sioux Central used the momentum it gained from holding Ridge View on downs near the goal line to put together a 95-yard scoring drive that ran nearly eight minutes off the game clock. The drive was capped at 3:33 of the second quarter by a ive yard scoring run. The two-point run was no good. Sioux Central owned a 6-0 lead at halftime. Ridge View put together an

11-play, 65-yard drive to open the second half. The effort paid off with an eight-yard touchdown pass from Jake Tokheim to Lance Else at the 6:53 mark of the third quarter. Jaxon Franken added the PAT kick to give Ridge View a 7-6 advantage. Sioux Central had a short ield to work with on its next score, a four-yard run and two-point run with 10:53 mark of the fourth quarter. The 42-yard drive was set up by a pass interception near mid ield. “On that play (interception) our line missed some blocks and Jake (Tokheim) was scrambling and tried to make a play,” said coach Tokheim. Sioux Central was able to maintain its 14-7 lead until late in the fourth quarter. Sioux Central took control of the game by tacking on two scores with less than four minutes to play in the game. The irst score came on a 19-yard run with 3:48 to play. The second touchdown was a one-yard run with ive seconds left in the game. Both PAT tries failed. “In the fourth quarter we were a little down mentally and they just grinded it out,” noted Tokheim. Sioux Central’s ground game was the determining factor in the contest. The Rebels gained 284 yards on 63 carries. Ben Hargens ran for 204 yards on 44 carries.

Sioux Central’s ability to control the ball limited Ridge View to 33 offensive plays, which resulted in 57 yards on the ground and 81 through the air. “We struggled to get a good low on offense because we didn’t get the ball back after we punted,” noted Tokheim. The loss left Ridge View with a 4-2 record overall and 3-1 in the district. The Raptors, Sioux Central and Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn are all 3-1 in district play while Algona Garrigan is 4-0. There are three games left in the regular season. This Friday, Ridge View plays at Algona Garrigan. Stats RV SC First downs 7 NA Rushes/yds. 25-57 63-284 Pass yds. 81 0 Pass/Att/Int 3-8-1 0-2-0 Total yards 138 284 Fum/lost 1-0 0-0 Penalties 1-5 1-5 Punts/ave. 3-45.3 6-40.3 Scoring by quarters RV 0 0 7 0 —7 SC 0 6 0 20 —26 Ridge View individual stats Passing: Tokheim (3-8-1, 81 yds., 1 TD) Receiving: L. Cuthrell (3-81 yds., 1 TD) Rushing: Mitchell (11-38 yds.), Kliegl (11-28 yds.) Tackles: Kliegl (15), Mitchell (13), Wood (10), Franken (9), Miller (8), Kai (8) Takeaways: None

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No escape: Ridge View’s Lance Else (19) gets caught in between two Sioux Central tacklers during Sioux Central’s 26-7 district football win in Holstein Friday. Both teams are 4-2 overall and 3-1 in the district.

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Bob Saunders invita onal

At Alta-Aurelia meet—

The Bob Saunders Invitational for high school and middle school cross-country runners is next Monday, Oct. 10, on the Ida Grove golf course. O-A/BC-IG and Ridge View are among the 20 schools participating in the meet. The meet opens with the high school girls’ varsity and junior varsity race at 4:30 p.m.; high school boys’ varsity and junior varsity race at 5:05 p.m.; middle school girls at 5:35 p.m. and middle school boys at 6 p.m.

Cross-country teams from Ridge View and O-A/BC-IG placed in the varsity team standings at the Alta-Aurelia cross-country meet Sept. 26. O-A/BC-IG’s Madison Schiernbeck won the girls’ race while Ridge View’s Katlyn Wiese was third. In the girls’ team standings, Unity Christian won the team title with 48 points. O-A/BCIG nipped Ridge View by one point for third place. The Falcons scored 112 points while the Raptors tallied 113 points. Seven schools were entered. The boys’ varsity title went to Unity Christian with 43 points. O-A/BC-IG was sixth with 147 points. Ridge View was 11th with 310 points. The O-A/BC-IG boys’ junior varsity team placed third in the JV team standings with 86 points. The Falcon boys were the only JV team (boys and girls) from O-A/BC-IG or Ridge View to have enough runners to compete for a team placing. O-A/BC-IG Madison Schiernbeck was the irst varsity girl to cross the inish line at Alta-Aurelia. Her winning time in the 57runner race was 21:05. O-A/BC-IG’s other placings were Alyssa Mason, 15th, 22:18; Anna Winterrowd, 26th,

O-A/BC-IG, Ridge View girls place in top five

Tree stand safety A campaign is underway by tree stand manufacturers, retailers, media, natural resource agencies and deer hunters to reduce and eliminate tree stand accidents by raising awareness of this issue and providing education about safe tree stand hunting best practices. Falls from tree stands are annually the number one cause of death and serious injury to deer hunters and involve all types of stands. Nearly all of these incidents are preventable by implementing three simple measures: First, inspect your equipment. Second, wear a full-body harness, and third, stay connected from the time your feet leave the ground. It really is that simple. Tree stand accidents can happen to deer hunters of all skill levels and result in serious injury or death. In Iowa last year, there were three tree stand incidents and all resulted in injury. Since September is traditionally a busy time for deer hunters who are preparing for the upcoming hunting season, it has been chosen as Tree Stand Safety Awareness Month. “Hunters are encouraged to take tree stand safety seriously, every time you hunt from, hang from or move a tree stand,” said Megan Wisecup, hunter education administrator for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). To help prevent injuries, the Iowa DNR, in partnership with TSSA, is promoting a new awareness campaign called the “ABC’s of Tree Stand Safety.” Always remove and inspect your equipment Buckle on your full-body harness Connect to the tree before your feet leave the ground “By performing these three simple steps, tree stand users can virtually eliminate their risk of falling to the ground, as the majority of falls occur outside the stand,” Wisecup said.

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Slam: Ridge View’s Cloe Droegmiller slams the ball back to Storm Lake’s side of the court in Ridge View’s 3-1 nonconference victory in Schaller Sept. 28. Keeping an eye on the play is Katie Brinkman (14).

WVC volleyball tournament—

Ridge View places second, O-A/BC-IG third Ridge View placed second and O-A/BC-IG was third in the Western Valley Conference volleyball tournament Monday, Sept. 25. In the semi inal round, Ridge View beat O-A/BC-IG 20-25, 25-13, 16-14 to advance to the championship match against Kingsley-Pierson, where K-P defeated the Raptors 11-25, 25-21, 15-11. O-A/BC-IG defeated Siouxland Christian 14-25, 2624,15-11 to inish third. The top two teams from pool play on Saturday, Sept. 23 advanced to the inal round. Ridge View was irst in the pool held in Schaller while O-A/BC-IG was second in pool play held in Correctionville. K-P was second in the Schaller pool and Siouxland Christian was irst in the Correctionville pool. O-A/BC-IG Falcon coach Holly Nuetzman noted her girls came out a little slow in pool play Saturday, Sept. 23, but eventually stepped up and took care of business to make it to the semi- inals on Monday. “On Monday, we started off strong against Ridge View and then ended up with a heartbreaking loss in three games. It was very hard for the girls to come back because of how the game ended up, but they found a way to ind the will go get third place in the tournament. “I’m extremely proud of their effort and how far they have come.”

O-A/BC-IG stats from the championship round matches: Ridge View 2, O-A/BC-IG 1 Serves—98%, 3 aces (Ryder Cranston, Sarah Petersen, Calli Wareham, 1 ace each) Set assists—19 (Petersen, 10) Hitting—.0179 kill ef iciency, 19 kills (Cranston, 8 kills; Liz Zobel, 4 kills). Blocks—5 (Cranston, 2; Bethany Rehse, 2). Digs—41 (Abigail Bender, 19) O-A/BC-IG 2, Siouxland Christian 1 Serves—84%, 3 aces (Halle Hemer, 2 aces) Set assists—22 (Sarah Petersen, 9; Hemer, 5) Hitting—.0161 kill ef iciency, 22 kills (Ryder Cranston, 8 kills; Liz Zobel, 6 kills) Blocks—4 (Abbi Ullrich, 2) Digs—41 (Abigail Bender, 14; Peterson, 8; Bailey Ullrich, 8) Ridge View Ridge View stats from the championship round matches: Ridge View 2, O-A/BC-IG 1 Hitting—.204 kill ef iciency, 33 kills, (Paige Todd, 11; kills; Mason Kennedy, 7 kills). Assists—33 (Emerson Else, 15). Digs—14 (Kara Richard, 4; Kinzey Dutler, 4). Blocks—9 (Beth Pickhinke, 3 Gracie Chance, 3). Serves—86%, 8 aces (Emerson Else, Madeline Else, Dutler, 2 aces each). K-P 2, Ridge View 1 Hitting—.120 kill ef iciency, 25 kills, (Gracie Chance, 8; Beth Pickhinke, 5 kills). Assists—25 (Madeline Else, 20). Digs—15 (Chance, 5). Blocks—14 (Pickhinke, 4; Gracie Chance, 4). Serves—93%, 4 aces (Madeline Else, 2 aces).

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All Iowa dance: Four Ridge View High School dance team members have been selected to the All Iowa Honor Dance Team that will perform at the state basketball tournament in March. The girls, who were selected after auditions in Ames, are from left, Mercedes Juelfs, Sierra Deck, Lexi Phillips and Beth Meyer. Between 500 and 600 dancers auditioned with 270 being selected for the honor team.

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Raptor runner: Ridge View’s Carlos Galvan clocked in at 20:42 to place 51st at the Alta-Aurelia meet Sept. 26.

23:28; Brooklyn Hoffman, 41st, 25:34; Kirsten Dausel, 42nd, 25:35; Sarah Cotton, 43rd, 25:54 and Madison Lansink, 48th, 27:14. O-A/BC-IG had two runners in the junior varsity race. Kelsey Dausel placed 14th, 26:43 and Nanako Sonoda was 17th, 27:17. Falcon varsity boys’ placings were Dylan Hemer, 16th, 18:45; Ty Warnke, 24th, 19:18; Kade Hare, 25th, 19:26; Darian Hannel, 38th, 20:05; Leighton Barnum, 48th, 20:36; Caleb Reitz, 55th, 20:50 and Evan Veltri, 64th, 21:33. The individual JV placings were Phillip Brooks, 17th, 21:57; Garrett Leed, 30th, 23:15; Eli Gebel, 33rd, 23:36; Eric Sibenaller, 40th, 24:48; Truman Clark, 41st, 24:54 and Jace Krayenhagen, 47th, 26:27. Ridge View The Raptor varsity boys who placed were Andrew Snyder, 43rd, 20:25; Carlos Galvan, 51st, 20:42; Jaden Droegmiller, 72nd, 23:18; Ben Todd, 74th, 24:10; Jack Henderson, 75th, 24:30 and Alex Movall, 76th, 25:24. Ridge View had two boys in the JV race. Jon Madsen placed 42nd, 25:28 and Connor Pickhinke was 50th, 26:38. Ridge View’s placings in the

girls’ varsity race were Katlyn Wiese, third, 21:11; Rachel Kenny, 18th, 22:26; Paige Padavich, 25th, 23:26; Maria Mendoza, 29th, 23:42; Sierra Deck, 49th, 27:23.

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In stride: O-A/BC-IG’s Alyssa Mason strides along in a girls’ varsity race from earlier this season. Mason placed 15th in the Alta-Aurelia meet Sept. 26 with a time of 22:18.

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Keeping pace: Ridge View’s Rachel Kenny keeps a steady pace in a cross-country race from earlier this season. Kenny placed 18th at the Alta-Aurelia meet Sept. 26.

Falcon cross-country: The O-A/BC-IG cross-country teams got back on the course Sept. 26 at Alta-Aurelia. Ty Warnke placed 24th with a time of 19:18.

Raptor girls fourth at Pocahontas meet Ridge View ran in the Pocahontas cross-country meet Sept. 30. The Raptor varsity girls were fourth, while the boys’ varsity placed ninth. Girls The Raptor varsity girls had two top 10 individual placings at Pocahontas. The placings helped Ridge View to a fourth place team finish with 91 points. Emmetsburg was first with 40 points. Ridge View’s individual placings were Katlyn Wiese, third, 21:01; Rachel Kenny, ninth, 22:03; Paige Padavich, 20 th, 23:10; Macy Wun-

schel, 32 nd, 24:25; Hannah Blackmore, 33 rd, 24:30; Maria Mendoza, 35 th, 24:44 and Abbi Hansen, 46 th, 27:12. Ridge View had two runners in the JV race. Reka Gatay-Gorzo was second, 25:53 and Sierra Deck was fifth, 26:25. Ridge View did not have any runners in the middle school race. Boys In boys’ varsity action, the Raptors were ninth in the team standings with 237 points. South Central Calhoun was first with 61 points.

Ridge View’s individual placings were Carlos Galvin, 29 th, 20:00; Andres Carbajal, 40 th, 21:00; Andrew Snyder, 49 th, 21:35; Jaden Droegmiller, 58 th, 22:22; Ben Todd, 61 st , 22:37; Jack Henderson, 62 nd, 23:42 and Alex Movall, 64 th, 24:26. Results from the junior varsity race were Connor Pickhinke, 24 th, 24:04; Jon Madsen, 27 th, 24:39 and Grant Schmidt, 33 rd, 28:57. Kyler Wunschel was second in the middle school boys’ race with a time of 13:06. Noah Schroeder was fifth, 13:12.

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CONTEST

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GOMACO golf champs: The 36th annual GOMACO Invitational golf tournament was held Sept.19 and 20.Gary Godbersen’s foursome from the Ida Grove golf course won this year’s grand championship. The team included from left, Jeff Sherman of Holmes Murphy and Associates, GOMACO President and CEO Gary Godbersen, Tim Tometich of Manatt’s,Inc.and Rick Blesi of Construction Equipment magazine. More than 300 golfers from across the United States and Canada participated in this year’s event.

Gary Godbersen’s team wins GOMACO Invita onal Gary Godbersen’s foursome from the Ida Grove golf course won this year’s GOMACO Invitational #36 Scramble Tournament. The GOMACO Invitational is the company’s annual golf event and was held Sept. 19 and 20 at the Ida Grove Golf and Country Club and three surrounding courses, including Holstein, Mapleton and Odebolt. More than 300 golfers from across the United States and Canada participated in this year’s event. The GOMACO Invitational began on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the Ida Grove Country Club, with 254 participants in the two-person putting tournament. Putters participated in the tournament on four different greens on the course, with the top team from each green advancing to the putting championship. This year’s championship team was Steve Baker of Baker Concrete and Excavating in Clermont and Bill Buckles of Murphy Tractor and Equipment Company in Park City, Kan. The contractors’ shoot-out started immediately after the putting tournament. The names of 18 GOMACO customers were drawn and divided into three-person teams. The six teams competed in a ive-hole competition, with the highest scoring team eliminated on each hole. This year’s championship team included Blake Driskell of Gerdan Slipforming, Inc., in Cape Girardeau, Mo., Ron Michael Jr., of Turner-Michael Construction Company in Overland Park, Kan., and Brad Auch of

D and G Concrete Construction in Sioux Falls, S.D. The 2017 grand champion team was from the Ida Grove course and included Gary Godbersen of GOMACO, Jeff Sherman of Holmes Murphy and Associates in Des Moines, Rick Blesi of Construction Equipment magazine in Arlington Heights, Ill., and Tim Tometich of Manatt’s Inc., in Brooklyn. They inished the Ida Grove tournament with a inal score of 60, which was 10 under par. Winning the Mapleton tournament was Dennis Clausen of GOMACO, Doug Jones of Alliance Construction Group in Grimes, Phil Rodriguez of Hayden-Murphy Equipment Company in Bloomington, Minn., and Tom Giefer of Kansas Heavy Construction, LLC, in Shawnee, Kan. They inished their tournament with a score of 59, which was 11 under par. The champion team from Odebolt included Logan Mohr of GOMACO, Chris Wilsey of TAB Construction Company in Omaha, Neb., Sam Craghead of Craghead Building Company in Riverton, Utah, and Tim Malloy of Northstar Power LLC in Ankeny. They inished the Odebolt course 11 under par with a inal score of 61. The Holstein tournament champion team members included DeWayne Krayenhagen of GOMACO, Jeff Bryan of CON-E-CO in Blair, Neb., Mark Weaver of Weaver-Bailey Contracting in El Paso, Ark., and Thom Kuhn of Millstone Weber, LLC, in St. Charles, Mo. They inished their tournament in Holstein with a score of 63, which was seven under par.

Bowling Scores WEDNESDAY NIGHT LADIES’ LEAGUE First State Bank 73.5 Barry Motor 72.5 UBI 68.5 Horn Physicians 64 GOMACO 57.5 Bye 24 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Shari Simmons 191 Zolene Streck 190 Laura Stevens 187 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Zolene Streck 470 Laura Stevens 469 Linda Martin 459 HIGH TEAM GAME GOMACO 613 Barry Motor 594 UBI 585 HIGH TEAM SERIES GOMACO 1740 First State Bank 1707 Barry Motor 1613 THURSDAY NIGHT WOMEN’S LEAGUE Kin Pins 70.5 Backdraft 54 Hanson Auto 51 Rod’s Fertilizer 50.5 UBI 45 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Jessica Pratt 233 Cathy Loof 204 Tracy Johnson 193 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Tracy Johnson 501 Shelley Malcom 482 Cathy Loof 482 HIGH TEAM GAME Rod’s Fertilizer 788 Kin Pins 623 Rod’s Fertilizer 603 HIGH TEAM SERIES Rod’s Fertilizer 1957 Kin Pins 1730 UBI 1713 SUNDAY NIGHT LEAGUE Watje Trucking 10 Hawks 4 Life 10 Will Yock’s 8 Lost Wages 5 Bye 2 Granzen Plumbing 1 HIGH MEN’S GAME Justin Watje 190 Stan Meyer 179 Vaughn Leftwich 170 HIGH MEN’S SERIES Stan Meyer 510

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Obituaries To keep our readers better informed, funeral information will be posted on our website (www.idacountycourier.com) within hours of receiving it at our of ice. Duane E. Harrison

Helma Margaretha Elise Hamilton June 28, 1920 – Sept. 28, 2017 IDA GROVE – Services for Helma Margaretha Elise Hamilton, 97, of Ida Grove were Oct. 2, 2017, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Richard A. Salcido of iciated, with burial in the Ida Grove Cemetery at Ida Grove. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements. She died Sept. 28, 2017, at Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove. Helma Margaretha Elise was born June 28, 1920, to Emil and Margaretha (Wilken) Mildenstein in Soldier Township, Crawford County. She attended parochial school and was con irmed as a Lutheran in Soldier Township. On Sept. 4, 1938, she married Elmer Ernst, and the couple was blessed with three children: Wayne, Karen and Kenneth. Elmer died in 1960. On April 11, 1966, Helma married Joe Hamilton in Barstow, Calif. Joe died in 2007.

Helma worked as a cook in school systems in California and Arizona. Joe and Helma returned to Ida Grove for their retirement. They loved to travel, play cards with friends and cheer for the Chicago Cubs. She was a faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. She is survived by her son, Wayne (Elaine) Ernst of Port St. Joe, Fla.; a daughter, Karen (Dwayne) Salmon of Ida Grove; a daughter-in-law, Anne Ernst of Modesto, Calif.; six grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a brother- and sister-in-law, Leonard and Marilyn Ernst of Pittsboro, N.C., and many nieces and nephews. Helma was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; a son, Kenneth; a granddaughter, Kim; two brothers: Walt and Loren, and brothersand sisters-in-law. In lieu of lowers, donations can be made to St. Paul Lutheran Scholarship Fund, OABCIG Dollars for Scholars or Horn Memorial Hospital. Condolences may be sent online at www. christensenvanhouten.com.

Robert “Bob” Lee Jepsen Feb. 3, 1940 – Sept. 20, 2017 SISSETON, S.D. – Services for Robert “Bob” Lee Jepsen, 77, of Sisseton, S.D., were Sept. 23, 2017, at Cahill Funeral Chapel in Sisseton, S.D. The Rev. Terrill Sorensen of iciated. Military rites were by OttoQuande-Renville American Legion Post #50 and Fort Sisseton V.R.W. Post #3342. Burial was in Sisseton Cemetery in Sisseton, S.D. Cahill Funeral Chapel in Sisseton, S.D., was in charge of arrangements. He died Sept. 20, 2017, at his home in Sisseton, S.D. Robert “Bob” L. Jepsen was born Feb. 3, 1940, in Battle Creek to Edward and Wanda (Little) Jepsen. He graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1958. Then, he joined the U.S. Air Force and was

discharged in 1962. He met Lillian on a blind date in Worthington, Minn., and they married March 14, 1964. They had three children. Robert was a mechanic for many years. He enjoyed ishing, camping, hunting and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Lillian, and three children: Mike (Belinda) Jepsen of Aberdeen, S.D., Mary (Timothy) Radtke of Aberdeen, S.D., and Maria Benda of Sisseton, S.D. Also surviving are seven grandchildren; ive great-grandchildren, and three sisters: Janice Rupert of Ida Grove, Edna (Roger) of Munford, Tenn., and Viola (Randy) of Aberdeen, S.D. He was preceded in death by an infant son, his parents and two brothers. Guests may visit www.cahillfuneralchapel.com for online information.

Wilbur O. Moller Feb. 5, 1929 – Sept. 17, 2017 HOLSTEIN – Services for Wilbur O. Moller, 88, of Holstein were Sept. 24, 2017, at United Methodist Church in Holstein, with the Rev. Doresa K. Collogan of iciating. Burial was in Holstein CemeteryatHolstein.Military rites were by American Legion Dessel–Schmidt Post #225 at Holstein. Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Holstein was in charge of arrangements. He died Sept. 17, 2017, at UnityPoint Health–St. Luke’s in Sioux City. Wilbur O. Moller was born Feb. 5, 1929, to Emma (Nelson) and Berger Orting Moller on a farm near Galva. He was a graduate of Galva High School in 1946. He then entered the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Leonardwood, Mo., and Fort Bliss, Texas. He was discharged in 1952.

Wilbur married Dorothea Daugaard Oct. 28, 1951, in El Paso, Texas. To this union, two children were born, Jacki and Wally. He worked at Max’s Produce, Ellerbusch Enterprises and Holstein Manufacturing, all in Holstein. He was a member of Holstein United Methodist Church. He enjoyed ishing, watching wrestling and visiting his family in Arizona and Colorado. He is survived by his daughter, Jacki Wilson of Avondale, Ariz.; his son, Wally, of Red Feather Lakes, Colo.; his grandchildren: Jessica (Daniel) Daley and Jake Wilson, and six great-grandchildren: Cameron and Brenden Daley and Illiana, Hayden, Adalynn and Lily Wilson. Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothea, in December, 2012; three brothers: Roy, Melvin and Harold Moller, and a sister, Hilma Bellows. Online condolences can be made at nicklasdjensen h.com.

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Joelle A. Johannsen May 12, 1941 – Sept. 24, 2017 HOLSTEIN – Services for Joelle A. Johannsen, 76, of Holstein were Sept. 28, 2017, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Holstein. The Rev. Beverly J. Wolff of iciated. Burial was in the Holstein Cemetery at Holstein. Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Holstein was in charge of arrangements. She died Sept. 24, 2017, at her Holstein home. Joelle A. Johannsen was born May 12, 1941, to Evelyn (Bauer) and LeVerne Jochims. She was a 1960 graduate of Holstein High School and then attended Wayne State College in Wayne, Neb. She married James S. Johannsen April 27, 1963. They raised their son and three daughters on a farm at Holstein. Joelle worked as a CNA at the Alta Hospital and then at Good Samaritan Society-Holstein for 26 years. She enjoyed playing cards and was a member of several bridge clubs.

GALVA – Services for Truman “Bud” Peterson, 93, of Galva were Oct. 2, 2017, at United Methodist Church in Holstein with the Rev. Doresa K. Collogan of iciating. Burial was in Galva Township East Cemetery at Galva. Military rites were by American Legion Dibbern Post #454 of Galva. Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Holstein was in charge of arrangements. He died Sept. 27, 2017, at Char–Mac Assisted Living in Holstein. Truman L. “Bud” Peterson was born Feb. 12, 1924, to Cora (Padget) and Truman N. Peterson in Galva. He attended Galva Consolidated School and graduated in 1941 with 12 years of perfect attendance. After high school, he enrolled at Tri-State Business College in Sioux City. Bud entered the service in March, 1943, joining the 32nd General Hospital in Brownwood, Texas. He established and operated hospitals in England, France, Belgium and Aachen, Germany. He

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returned home December, 1945. In February, 1946, Bud started his 34-year career in banking in Galva. The last nine years were as president, before retirement in February, 1980. Bud married Lovice Babcock in June, 1948. To this union, two children were born: Trudy and Alan. Over the years, they attended annual reunions of Bud’s Army out it in various parts of the U.S. Lovice died Dec. 24, 1990, after over 42 years together. On Sept. 24, 1992, Bud married LaVaughn Frank. They were together until Nov. 7, 2011, when she died. Bud is survived by his children: Trudy and her husband, Herschel Koberlein of Georgetown, Texas, and Alan Peterson and his wife, Marsha, of Washington, Iowa. Also surviving are several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, and LaVaughn’s three sons: Mike, Steve and Collin, and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents; his irst wife, Lovice, and his second wife, LaVaughn. Online condolences can be made at nicklasdjensen h.com.

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She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she was active in the church circle. She enjoyed making quilts, traveling, baking, music and, especially, spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her son, David, and Michelle Johannsen of Holstein; and three daughters: Denise and Mark Paine of Mason City, Danelle and Doug Zinn of Storm Lake and Dana and Josh Albers of Battle Creek. Also surviving were eight grandchildren: Zachary and Marin Paine (special friend, Colton), Hannah and Lillian Johannsen, Jaeden, Brooklyn, McKenna and Benton Albers; two great-grandchildren: Kenadi Rohlk and Hazely Theilen; two brothers, Jerry and Deb Jochims of Burlington and Jeff and Linda Jochims of Holstein; many nieces and nephews; cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James, on April 20, 1994, and her parents-in-law, Orville and Helen Johannsen. Online condolences can be made at nicklasdjensen h.com.

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Farm safety program: Eighty-eight fourth graders from Galva-Holstein and Battle Creek-Ida Grove Elementary Schools attended Ida County Farm Bureau’s annual Farm Safety Day Sept. 8 at the Ida County Fairgrounds. The students were able to learn about animal, electrical, grain bin, combine and chemical safety, first aid and what is appropriate clothing to wear around equipment. Ida County Conservation Department talked about what type of weeds to stay away from. Ida County Extension explained differences in products, such as Windex/Gatorade and motor oil/honey. Also present were the Ida County Sheriff’s Office to discuss 911 procedures, the Ida Grove Ambulance, CPS discussed anhydrous and students toured the Mercy Air Care helicopter. Also involved in the day’s activities were Siouxland Ag In The Classroom, Noteboom Implement, Ida County Conservation, Ida County Extension, CPS, Jordan Rohlk (horse) and North West REC. Roger Frank, CPS, donated t-shirts for each student. The Ridge View and O-A/BC-IG FFA chapters assisted and lunch was provided for the students.

Iowa crop production estimates Iowa corn production is forecast at 2.45 billion bushels according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Crop Production report. Based on conditions as of Sept. 1, yields are expected to average 187 bushels per acre, down one bushel per acre from the Aug. 1 forecast and down 16 bushels per acre from last year. If realized, this will be the third highest yield and production on record behind 2016 and 2015, respectively. Acres harvested for grain remain unchanged at 13.1 million acres. Corn forecasted production and yield are down in all nine Iowa districts from 2016. Production in West Central Iowa, which includes Ida and Sac counties, is listed at 183 bushels per acre, which is down 23.2 bushels from 2016. East Central Iowa is anticipated to have the highest yield in the state, with 205 bushels per acre. The largest decrease in production is expected in Central Iowa, down 61.3 million bushels from 2016. Soybean production statewide is forecast at 567 million bushels. If realized, this will be the second highest production on record behind last year’s 572 million bushels. The yield is forecast at 57 bushels per acre, up one bushel per acre from the Aug. 1 forecast, but down 3.5 bushels per acres

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PUBLIC NOTICE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA M. MARKLEY, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR009308 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Linda M. Markley, Deceased, who died on or about December 16, 2016: You are hereby notified that on the 15th day of August, 2017, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate. Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated September 26, 2017. Donald Young Administrator of the Estate 6457 180th Street Schaller, IA 51053 Thaddeus Cosgrove ICIS PIN: AT0001750 Attorney for the Administrator Cosgrove Law Firm 102 N. Main P.O. Box 50 Holstein, IA 51025 Date of second publication: October 11, 2017

and do not re lect weather effects since that time. The next corn and soybean production forecasts, based on conditions as of Oct. 1, will be released on Oct. 12. United States summary Corn production is forecast at 14.2 billion bushels, down 6 percent from last year but up less than 1 percent from the August forecast. Based on conditions as of Sept. 1, yields are expected to average 169.9 bushels per acre, up 0.4 bushel from the August forecast, but down 4.7 bushels from 2016. If realized, this will be the third highest yield and production on record for the United States.

Area harvested for grain is forecast at 83.5 million acres, unchanged from the August forecast but down 4 percent from 2016. Soybean production is forecast at a record 4.43 billion bushels, up 1 percent from August and up 3 percent from last year. Based on Sept. 1 conditions, yields are expected to average 49.9 bushels per acre, up 0.5 bushel from last month, but down 2.2 bushels from last year. Area for harvest in the United States is forecast at a record high 88.7 million acres, unchanged from August, but up 7 percent from 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF JAMES M. SUMMERS AND JAMI D. SUMMERS JAMES M. SUMMERS, Petitioner vs. JAMI D. SUMMERS, Respondent Case No. CDCD001320 ORIGINAL NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: You are notified that a petition for dissolution has been filed in the office of the Clerk of Court of Ida County, naming you as the respondent in this action, which petition prays for the relief requested in the petition namely a dissolution of marriage and property and debt allocation. The name and address of the Plaintiff’s attorney is Laurel L. Boerner, Boerner & Goldsmith Law Firm P.C., 500 Second Street, Ida Grove, Iowa 51445, phone 712-364-2421, fax 712-364-2619, email bglf@idagrovelaw.com. You must serve a motion or answer on or before November 7, 2017, and, within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Ida County, at the courthouse in Ida Grove, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Please see Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16 for information on electronic filing and Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, division VI regarding the protection of personal information in court filings. If you require the assistance to participate in court due to disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at 712-279-6035. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800735-2942.) Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice. IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS.

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEVEN JOHNNIE ROCHAU, Deceased Case No. ESPR009317 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of STEVEN JOHNNIE ROCHAU, Deceased, who died on or about August 19, 2017: You are hereby notified that on September 21, 2017, the undersigned was appointed Administrator of the estate. Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 22nd day of September, 2017. Lorraine H. Rochau, Administrator of the Estate 415 East Harrison Street Holstein, IA 51025 Richard A. Cook ICIS PIN No.: AT0001620 Attorney for the Administrator Herrick, Ary, Cook, Cook, Cook & Cook 209 W. Willow St. Cherokee IA 51012 Date of second publication 11th day of October, 2017

Landus Cooperative® announced the launch of its free mobile app available for Apple® and Android® mobile phones. The app, originally launched in August, now includes traffic photos at 10 of the cooperative’s busiest locations and scale-in to scale-out times for all Landus Cooperative locations to help area farmers determine harvest turnaround times. Features include: ·Hourly average scale-in to scale-out time by location ·News, video and daily grain market commentary ·Regularly updated traffic pattern photos for 10 of the cooperative’s busiest locations (Adair, Bondurant, Boone, Bradford, Ida Grove, Jefferson, Odebolt, Ralston and Rake) ·Ability to set favorite locations for quick local access ·Cash grain bids by location ·Futures prices ·Location-specific harvest hours “As Americans, more than seventy percent of our time accessing the web is done via mobile device,” explained Milan Kucerak, chief execu-

tive officer for Landus Cooperative. “We know our farmer-owners want real-time information at their fingertips, especially during harvest. This mobile app is one way to better serve customers and members with fast, efficient information.” Kucerak noted the features in the mobile application are the result of direct feedback from area farmers. “We heard growers’ remarks regarding the need to access information on-thego and believe this app is the first step in serving our customers better with digital marketing,” he said. “We encourage them to use the “provide feedback” link in the “settings” function of the app to share ideas on how to make this mobile app even better in the future.” The app, updated in midSeptember, is available by searching “Landus Cooperative” in the Apple or Google stores of any smartphone or by visiting the cooperative’s website. Daily grain bid and harvest hours text messages are also available by signing up at LandusCooperative.com.

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IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROSEMARY JUNE KIRKPATRICK, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR009314 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ROSEMARY JUNE KIRKPATRICK, Deceased, who died on or about September 4, 2017: You are hereby notified that on September 8, 2017, the last will and testament of Rosemary June Kirkpatrick, deceased, bearing date of July 29, 2013, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Citizens First National Bank of Storm Lake, Iowa, was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated September 13, 2017. Citizens First National Bank of Storm Lake, Iowa Executor of the Estate Drawer 1227 Storm Lake, Iowa 50588 Gary W. Armstrong Attorney for the Executor 316 East Sixth Street Storm Lake, IA 50588-0278 Date of second publication 4th day of October, 2017

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Rex Hargroves, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR009310 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Rex Hargroves, Deceased, who died on or about July 5, 2017: You are hereby notified that on August 23, 2017, the last will and testament of Rex Hargroves, deceased, bearing date of August 5, 1985, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Randall Hargroves was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated September 19, 2017. Randall Hargroves Box 278 Holstein, IA 51025 Executor of the Estate William D. Cook ICIS PIN No. AT0001616 Attorney for the Executor Herrick, Ary, Cook, Cook, Cook & Cook 209 W. Willow St. Box 209 Cherokee, Iowa 51012 Date of second publication 4th day of October, 2017

STATE OF IOWA 2017 FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 CITY OF

Battle Creek

16204700200000 BATTLE CREEK CITY OF PO BOX 57, 115 MAIN STREET BATTLE CREEK IA 51006 , IOWA ALL FUNDS

Item description

Governmental

Proprietary

(a)

(b)

Total actual

Budget

(c)

(d)

Revenues and Other Financing Sources

PUBLIC NOTICE

Taxes levied on property

134,989

128,633

Less: Uncollected property taxes-levy year Net current property taxes

0 134,989

0 128,633

Delinquent property taxes

Ida County Board of Supervisors

TIF revenues Other city taxes

IDA GROVE, IOWA SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 The Board of Supervisors convened in adjourned session, members present Chair Rhett Leonard, Creston Schubert and Raymond Drey. Minutes of the meeting held September 15, 2017, were read and approved. Alan and Kyle Bennett were present to discuss the bridge on Pioneer Avenue north of 170th Street which has an 8-ton weight limit. They need access for harvest due to the closure of Hwy 20. County Engineer Jeff Williams said the bridge has structure issues. He will check with the Hwy. 20 construction engineer to inquire about possible access. The Engineer reviewed the FY 2017 annual report. Discussion was held on truck purchases. The Engineer would like to possibly purchase 2-3 snow removal Mack Trucks. Discussion was also held on possibly constructing a new shop. Renee Blume, Maggie Johnson and Diana Ossman, representing Ida Sheltered Industries, were present to update the Board on their various programs and encouraged the Board to represent the County at the monthly Rolling Hills regional meetings. Ed Sohm was present to discuss a bid from Solutions. A motion to approve the

Solutions’ bid for wireless access and new switches in the amount of $5,354.39 with additional installation costs and a Meraki for the courtroom was made from Leonard and seconded by Schubert. Motion carried, all voting Aye. At 11:30 a.m., this being the time and place as published, Chair Leonard opened the public hearing for the consideration of Ordinance #28-Readopting the County Ordinances. Scott Moulton, Invenergy Land Agent, was present. At 11:45 a.m., the public hearing was closed. Since a summary of Ordinance #28 was published, Schubert moved and Drey seconded a motion to suspend required readings, pursuant to Iowa Code 331.302-6 (a) & (b). Motion carried, all voting Aye. Drey moved and Schubert seconded a motion approving Ordinance No. 28-Re-Adopting existing County Ordinances. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Details of Ordinance #28 were published and are on file in the Auditor’s Office. A motion by Schubert and seconded by Drey to approve equipment leases from Counsel, Harlan, IA, for a Ricoh Digital Color Copier in the amount of $65.00 for 63 months, effective April, 2017, for the County Attorney’s Office and a lease agreement from Advanced Systems, Inc.-Waterloo, IA, for a Canon

Copier for 63 payments of $118.39, effective September, 2017, for the Sheriff’s Department. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Schubert moved and Drey seconded the motion to authorize the Chair to sign an Engagement of Northland Securities as Underwriter. Motion carried, all voting Aye. A phone conference was held with Paul Engle, Interstate Mechanical Corp., with regards to a bid to replace 4 valves, draining the system, installing piping, system reﬁll and purge air from coils in the amount of $4,480. Discussion was also held on installing wall units instead of replacing valves. Paul will further inspect the site and submit an alternative bid at the next Board meeting. The Board acknowledged receipt of manure management plans from PGA Site 2/Allan Schmidt and Rodeo LLC/ Cherity Schroeder. A claim in the amount of $182.21 for Beneﬁts, Inc., from the Self Funding Fund was approved. There being no further business, the Board adjourned to meet again at 9:00 a.m., Monday, October 9, 2017, or on call of the Chair. /s/ Rhett Leonard Chair

1,870

0 69,819

73,063

Licenses and permits

1,174

1,295

Use of money and property

4,940

5,630

Intergovernmental Charges for fees and service Special assessments Miscellaneous Other financing sources Total revenues and other sources

284,676

119,697

19,183

227,081

246,264

379,855

21,303

100

31,904 573,102

30,718 257,799

62,622 830,901

68,220 773,249

Expenditures and Other Financing Uses Public safety

290,182

251,501

Public works

89,301

89,333

Culture and recreation

41,261

50,615

Community and economic development

21,209

17,357

General government

28,546

19,133

3,590

13,960 488,049

0 0

13,960 488,049

13,960 445,489

0 488,049

293,208 293,208

293,208 781,257

321,980 767,469

Health and social services

Debt service Capital projects Total governmental activities expenditures Business type activities Total ALL expenditures Other financing uses, including transfers out Total ALL expenditures/And other financing uses Excess revenues and other sources over (under) Expenditures/And other financing uses Beginning fund balance July 1, 2016 Ending fund balance June 30, 2017 Note - These balances do not include held in Pension Trust Funds;

62,622

68,220

550,671

293,208

843,879

835,689

22,431

-35,409

-12,978

-62,440

293,618 316,049

206,893 171,484

500,511 487,533

554,320 491,880

held in non-budgeted internal service funds;

held in Private Purpose Trust Funds and

held in agency funds which were not budgeted and are not available for city operations. Indebtedness at June 30, 2017 General obligation debt Revenue debt

/s/ Lorna Steenbock Auditor

0 1,870

TIF Revenue debt

$0 Other long-term debt $188,000 Short-term debt

$0 $0

$17,715 General Obligation Debt Limit

$971,628

Ida County Courier

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

IG hosts fall Legion conference The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of the American Legion held their fall conference at Skate Palace in Ida Grove on Sept. 23. Pete Madsen of Holstein, the Ninth District Legion Commander, and Marje Brunsting of Sioux Center, the Ninth District Auxiliary President, presided over the formal meetings. A get-together was held Sept. 22 at Ida Bowl with prime rib served. Information and updates filled the meeting day for members and guests. Lisa Naslund, an American Legion Auxiliary member from Galva, updated the Auxiliary members on her program and events for Operation Engage America, a nonprofit organization started by her and her husband, Jeff, and another couple from California after their sons took their own lives, having suffered and struggled with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. They bring information and help to other active duty military and veterans struggling with this same affliction. Lyle Schaffer, the Ninth District Representative on the Department of Iowa, American Legion Foundation Board, reported on grants awarded to organizations in the Ninth District totaling $8,400. Receiving grants were Northwestern College in Orange City (to assist with veterans’ tuition), Midwest Honor Flight of Sioux Center, Inspiration Hills Camp and Rental Center of Inwood for Journey Camp tuition, North-

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Naslund discusses OEA: Galva American Legion Auxiliary member Lisa Naslund gave an update Sept. 23 at the fall conference on program and events for Operation Engage America (OEA).

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Grant update: Lyle Schaffer,the Ninth District Representative on the Department of Iowa, American Legion Foundation Board, gave a report on grants awarded to organizations in the Ninth District at the fall conference Sept. 23 at Skate Palace in Ida Grove. west Community College of Sheldon (scholarships for student veterans), Seasons Center of Spencer (expense grant) and Faith, Hope and Charity of Storm Lake (for needed update of special doors). Those in attendance new to the atmosphere of Ida Grove were impressed with

the castles and the pride of the citizens in their town. A well-attended and informative conference was enjoyed by all, according to the members. McNamara-Moore Post 61 of the American Legion and Unit 61 of the American Legion Auxiliary of Ida Grove were thanked for a job well done.

Texas Tenors to perform in Holstein The world-renowned Texas Tenors will present their holiday concert, “Deep in the Heart of Christmas,” at Holstein’s Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. Marcus Collins, John Hagen and JC Fisher treat audiences to a unique blend of country, classical, Broadway and pop styles. Most recently known for their spectacular PBS specials, they use breathtaking vocals, humor and a touch of cowboy charm to create an unforgettable live show. The Tenors have also been named among the Top Ten Classical Artists in the World by Billboard magazine. This performance is made possible in part by sponsorship support from Kevin and Vickie Heck, Jeff and Brenda Cronin, Community Bank-Holstein, Paul Larson Insurance and Boulders Inn and Suites-Holstein. “We certainly appreciate this kind of active involvement,” said Kathy Breyfogle, president of the Clausen Center management team. “Support like this allows us to book shows that we other-

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Reading class: Odebolt-Arthur fourth graders from Courtney Larson’s class stepped back in time Sept. 28 to experience what it was like to attend classes in a country school at Grant Center School in Moorehead Park. Here, the students receive a lesson in reading from Barb Bloom.

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Bank visit: The BC-IG fifth grade Talented And Gifted students have been focusing on the importance of math skills in everyday life and toured the main branch of United Bank of Iowa Sept. 19, as an extension activity. Bank employees Kirsten VanZuiden, Brooke Boeckman, Pat Bielenberg, Molly Woerderhoff, Taylor Walker, Dana Meyer and Linda Schoenherr shared their responsibilities within the bank and discussed math in relationship to money, savings and checking accounts, credit cards (responsible use, credit scores, etc.) and the importance of accuracy. The fifth graders also learned that there are many different types of careers within a bank.

BVU to host STEM, Arts Festival Oct. 7

Texas Tenors wise might not be able to afford, and we urge others to join us in future ventures like this.” The Texas Tenors show is a special and separately ticketed event that is not part of the Clausen Center’s season ticket package. However, each season ticket holder will be given priority for up to the number of season tickets that he/she holds. The deadline to exercise that priority is Oct. 21. Tickets not sold to season ticket holders will be made available to the general public.

Orders will be taken from the general public on a provisional basis beginning Wednesday, Oct. 4. If orders for tickets exceed the supply, a random drawing among non-season ticket holders will be held on Nov. 11 in order to provide the fairest possible opportunity for distribution. To obtain ticket order applications or get more information regarding the show, contact the Clausen Center ticket manager Ken Buell at 712-368-4849, kenbuell@ frontiernet.net or P.O. Box 524, Holstein, Iowa 51025.

Buena Vista University (BVU) is hosting its second annual STEM and the Arts Festival for area youth on Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event is in partnership with Iowa State University Extension, community members and the Iowa Governor’s STEM Council. The day-long immersion experience—which is open to students in grades four through eight— will provide participants with opportunities to engage with faculty and community experts across all STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, as well as take part in interactive English language arts activities and the integration of arts and science. Students can choose their own “colored tracks,” or areas of emphasis they will focus on throughout the day in small groups taught by BVU faculty and

community partners. Topics include robotics, the environment, biology, space and more. For more information about the festival or to register online, visit www. extension.iastate.edu/ buenavista/4h. Participants can also register on Oct. 7 at 8:30 a.m. in the Schaller Memorial Chapel on the BVU campus. Refreshments and lunch will be provided for all attendees. All students grades four through eight can attend the festival free of charge, though the event has a capacity of 96. Families and community members are encouraged to attend a public showcase of student work at 2:45 p.m. in the Schaller Memorial Chapel.

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THANK YOU: Thank you to everyone for your help in making our annual bazaar a great success! If you donated to our Chance Booth, Country Store, Cookie Walk or lunch– Thank You! If you purchased chance tickets, cookies or items from the Country Store-Thank You! If you had coffee with us or joined us for lunch-Thank You! With your continued support & generosity, we are able to make a yearly contribution back to Horn Memorial, making a difference for patients & staff. Sincerely, Horn Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Board & Bazaar Chairmen 40-1t/cra

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From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, Sept. 21 Of icers received 18 calls for service. Among the calls were three traf ic stops and three abandoned 911 calls. 10:32 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 400 block of Iowa Street 10:42 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 500 block of Highway 175 12:13 p.m.: Talk to of icer 1:02 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Green Street 1:08 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 400 block of First Street 1:08 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Second Street 1:43 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 5600 block of 100th Street 2:11 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Second Street 2:43 p.m.: Warrant check in the 3000 block of Jasper Avenue 3:40 p.m.: Parking complaint in the 400 block of Iowa Street Friday, Sept. 22 Of icers received 29 calls for service. Among the calls were six traf ic stops, one abandoned 911 call, one 911 transfer and one Advanced Life Support (ALS) transfer. 12:39 a.m.: Talk to of icer 7:09 a.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 8:04 a.m.: Unresponsive/ not breathing in the 200 block of Quimby Street 9:27 a.m.: Talk to of icer 9:52 a.m.: Fraud/scam in the 6500 block of 220th Street 10:30 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Second Street 10:52 a.m.: Carbon monoxide in the 400 block of Barnes Street 10:58 a.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Davenport Street 11:59 a.m.: Road hazard at 210th Street/Eagle Avenue 12:36 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 12:43 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 1:32 p.m.: Talk to of icer 1:37 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Second Street 2:57 p.m.: Non-family civil dispute in the 500 block of Second Street 5:30 p.m.: Property lost reported to the courthouse 7:52 p.m.: Warrant check in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 8:32 p.m.: Welfare check 9:09 p.m.: Assistance in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 9:16 p.m.: Talk to of icer 11:20 p.m.: Welfare check Saturday, Sept. 23 Of icers received 28 calls for service. Among the calls were 12 traf ic stops, one 911 transfer and one Basic Life Support (BLS) transfer. 1:23 a.m.: Warrant in the 200 block of Woodbury Street 1:26 a.m.: Noise complaint in the 400 block of Main Street 8:05 p.m.: Assistance in the 400 block of Fairlane Street 9:21 p.m.: Property found at the courthouse 10:08 a.m.: Motorist assist at La June Avenue/Highway 175

12:56 p.m.: Non-family civil dispute in the 200 block of County Road 3:22 p.m.: Motorist assist in the 800 block of Keystone Avenue 5:04 p.m.: Welfare check 6:27 p.m.: Missing adult in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 6:28 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Altona Street 9:18 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 9:55 p.m: Assistance at 210th Street/Market Avenue Sunday, Sept. 24 Of icers received 38 calls for service. Among the calls were 23 traf ic stops, one ALS transfer and one BLS transfer. 1:09 a.m.: Chest/heart pain in the 700 block of First Street 9:20 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 900 block of Industrial Park 12:02 p.m.: Accident with injuries on Highway 39 12:10 p.m.: Medical assistance needed in the 300 block of Lohff-Schumann Drive 12:17 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 600 block of Rohwer Street 2:55 p.m.: Alarm in the 100 block of Main Street 3:05 p.m.: Reckless driving, speeding, in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 3:51 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 400 block of Burns Street 3:58 p.m.: Talk to of icer 7:13 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 100 block of Eastar Court 8:53 p.m.: Talk to of icer 9:25 p.m.: Assault, report only, in the 400 block of Kiel Street 10:19 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 100 block of Main Street Monday, Sept. 25 Of icers received 19 calls for service. Among the calls were three traf ic stops and one BLS transfer. 9:13 a.m.: Talk to of icer 9:22 a.m.: Assistance in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 10:01 a.m.: Fraud/scam in the 1100 block of Valley View Drive 10:31 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 600 block of Burns Street 10:37 a.m.: Fall/back injury in the 100 block of Highway 175 11:11 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Second Street 12:43 p.m.: Theft/shoplifting in the 300 block of Maple Street 2:40 p.m.: Non-medical transport in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 2:47 p.m.: Accident with unknown injuries at Market Avenue/Highway 20 3:04 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 900 block of Badger Creek Drive 3:41 p.m.: Accident, property damage only, in the 900 block of John A. Montgomery Drive 4:29 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 4:58 p.m.: Accident, property damage only, in the 400 block of First Street 7:17 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 300 block of Third Avenue 9:38 p.m.: Suspicious

person/activity at Seventh Street/Court Street Tuesday, Sept. 26 Of icers received 34 calls for service. Among the calls were 12 traf ic stops, two 911 wrong numbers and one abandoned 911 call. 8:14 a.m.: Talk to of icer 8:32 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 11:05 a.m.: Talk to of icer 12:09 p.m.: Info/data in the 1300 block of Alpine Avenue 12:59 p.m.: Assist outside agency at the courthouse 3:57 p.m.: Talk to of icer 4:11 p.m.: Sign/tree/wires down at 120th Street/Highway 59 5:40 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Hanover Street 5:44 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Second Street 5:51 p.m.: Probation check in the 100 block of Warren Street 5:56 p.m.: Probation check in the 400 block of Taylor Street 6:17 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 6:25 p.m.: Probation check in the 800 block of Main Street 6:26 p.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 500 block of Quimby Street 6:30 p.m.: Probation check on Washington Street 6:42 p.m.: Probation check in the 600 block of Main Street 6:59 p.m.: Probation check in the 500 block of Sixth Street 7:05 p.m.: Probation check in the 600 block of Walnut Street 10:05 p.m.: Noise complaint in the 1000 block of Valley View Drive Wednesday, Sept. 27 Of icers received 27 calls for service. Among the calls were six traf ic stops, three 911 wrong numbers and one 911 transfer. 8:26 a.m.: Fraud/scam in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 9:50 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 6000 block of Highway 175 10:40 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Second Street 10:59 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 800 block of Main Street 11:16 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of First Avenue 11:34 a.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 300 block of Moorehead Street 11:51 a.m.: Alarm test in the 700 block of Second Street 12:21 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 5900 block of Highway 175 1:22 p.m.: Accident with unknown injuries at 220th Street/Market Avenue 2 p.m.: Drug offenses in the 200 block of East Street 2:13 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 500 block of Park Street 2:59 p.m.: Talk to of icer 3:32 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 600 block of Quimby Street 4:34 p.m.: Welfare check 7:05 p.m.: Talk to of icer 7:28 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 600 block of Washington Street 11:58 p.m.: Assistance in the 400 block of Moorehead Avenue

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Hunter safety: Marc Lansink, left, and Jerry Jensen, right, were the instructors for the annual hunter education and safety class held at Moorehead Park. The classes, held in Ida Grove and Holstein, are required for individuals seeking a hunting license for the first time. Approximately 18 individuals attended the first of two required classes Sept. 23 at the Conservation Center at Moorehead Park.

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Summer program: The Arthur Public Library ended a great summer of reading with a program by the Blank Park Zoo. Pictured are some of the kids in the program with the structures they built by reading books. They received a block for each 15 minutes they read and wrote the title of the book on the block, so they ended up with a structure of reading memories.

Raptor Review by Andrew Snyder Ridge View’s ine arts programs are in full swing. The marching band has been hard at work learning music from the band Kiss for their performances at halftimes of football games. Their musical selections include “Beth,” “Detroit City,” “Shout it Out Loud” and “I Wanna Rock and Roll All Night.” The band is directed by Tom Musel. Kris Kistenmacher and her choir have been learning new music this school year to prep for their concert on Oct. 19. This year’s choir has 53 singers. Each choir member had the opportunity to audition for select choir. Select choir is a group of auditioned singers who rehearse outside of the school day and perform a variety of musical styles. This year, 16 members were chosen to be a part of Ridge View’s select choir. Also in choir news, Anya Kistenmacher, Jill Galvin and Evan Leuschen will be auditioning for the All-State Chorus. They are auditioning for a spot in a 600-member choir. Each year, two to three thousand students audition. Last year, both Galvin and Leuschen were selected. If selected this year, they will perform at the IHSMA All-State Fes-

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Artwork: The Ridge View High School art students who painted the field were Deshawn Duckett, Abbi Hansen, Destiny VanBeek, Eddie Vega, Hanna Blackmore and Marney Brix. tival in Ames on Nov. 18. “Leapin’ lizards.” The high school musical this fall is “Annie.” This star-studded cast is excited to put together a great show. The musical performances are Nov. 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. in the Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts. During homecoming week, the advanced art and painting and drawing classes worked together to paint the logo on the football ield. Angie Kohn, the art teacher, said, “The ield turned out really well. We took a technique we use in class--drawing from a grid to enlarge

images. This was just on a much, much larger scale.” The art students also showcase their art in displays outside the Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts. Upcoming events Oct. 13: Marching band at Holstein football ield, 7 p.m. Oct. 19: Grades seven-12 choir concert at Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts, 7 p.m. Oct. 21: All-State Music auditions at Storm Lake. Nov. 10 and 11: “Annie” at Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts, 7 p.m.

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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Angela Wallace, quit claim deed to Christopher Wallace, west 75 feet of Lot 2, Block 36, Fifth Addition, Battle Creek. Judith Hines, warranty deed to Judith Hines trust, one third of a one-half interest in part of the NE Âź, Section 20, T-87-N, R-39-W, south of Highway 175, with exceptions, Ida County. Diane and Kevin Fineran, warranty deed to Grant Fineran, Haley Krall, Kate Fineran and Kerry Fineran. A onefourth interest in the east 69 7/16 acres of the NW Âź, Section 31, T-89-N, R-39-W, Ida County. Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice, information is only provided electronically. The following information is from data iled by the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice. Traf ic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on speci ic cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov. Traf ic charges Speeding Maggie Lopez, Storm Lake;

Dorothy Gass, Nevada; Maisie Ogren, Sac City; Jolynn Koopman, Lennox, S.D.; Manases Ek, Alta; Alissa Wright, Dunlap; Matthew Metzgar, Elk Point, S.D.; Wesley Stevens, Estherville; Christopher Mink, Porter, Okla.; Tracy Meylor, Le Mars; Christian Hinkeldey, Galva; Nicholas Junck, Norfolk, Neb.; James Sexton, Danbury; Thomas Butz, Greensburg, Ind.; Jerry Guetschow, Sanborn; Michael Norrad, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Beth Schauer, Ida Grove, driving while license under suspension. Randy Redding, Sioux City, possession of alcohol. Kaila Halmek, Ida Grove, no valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Matthew Swick, Des Moines, registration violation. Nikole Reitz, Battle Creek, use of electronic communication device. Terry Peters, Correctionville, no valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Christian Hinkeldey, Galva, dark windows. Jory Treiber, Ida Grove, failure to comply with safety rules.

Alberto Escarcega, Blair, Neb., no valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Alberto Escarcega, Blair, Neb., failure to provide proof of inancial liability. Criminal Donald Paris Jr., Correctionville, assault, $250. Nicholas Gander, Galva, public intoxication, $100. Judgments and Liens Against Eric Todd, in favor of Vollmar Motors. Against Cynthia Vacek, in favor of Marilyn Cresap.

Thefts reported The Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice has released information on two property crimes reported during the past week. On Sept. 25, Sam Sears of Ida Grove reported an identity theft with no subsequent damage. On Sept. 25, Paula Rae Westphal of Battle Creek reported the theft of a red air compressor from a building. The air compressor was valued at $100.

Depu es make warrant, public intoxica on, OWI arrests The Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice has released information on arrests made and charges iled during the past week. On Sept. 22, Zachary David Thomas, 23, and Ricky Edward Thomas, 62, both of Holstein, were arrested on outstanding warrants for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both were transported to the Ida County jail where they were held overnight. They were released the following day after appearing before the magistrate. On Sept. 23, Perry Joseph Towbridge, 56, of Roseville, Minn., was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. The charge was iled after deputies made contact with him in Holstein after receiving a complaint. He was released pending a court appearance. On Sept. 24, Kyle William Futrel, 23, of Cherokee was charged with driving on a

barred license. The charge was ield following a traf ic stop in rural Ida County. He was released pending a court appearance. On Sept. 24, Nicholas Robert Gander, 29, of Holstein was arrested and charged with public intoxication after deputies responded to a citizen complaint. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate. On Sept. 26, Blake Brendan Christiansen, 25, of Ida Grove was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for violation of the sex offender registry rules. He was transported to the Ida County jail and later released after posting $5,000 bond. On Sept. 26, Ryan Robert Adams, 28, of Breda was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated third

offense following a traf ic stop in Ida Grove. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate. On Sept. 27, Lee Allan Schultz, 24, of Schleswig was arrested and charged with driving on a revoked license and operating while intoxicated. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate. On Sept. 28, Tyler Jacob Mallinger, 25, of Duncombe was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Crawford County for criminal mischief in the fourth degree. He was taken into custody by Ida County deputies and later released into the custody of the Crawford County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice.

Odebolt Fire Department has busy weekend The Odebolt Fire Department had a busy weekend with five calls. On Sept. 22 at 10:37 a.m., the fire department provided mutual aid with Schaller and Early Fire Departments for a hay bale fire at the Tripp Brothers. The Odebolt department was at the scene an hour. On Sunday, Sept. 24, at approximately noon, the fire department was called to an accident near the Odebolt Cemetery on Highway 39. The department was at the scene an hour-and-a-half. No details of the

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accident were available at press time. On Sept. 24 at 4:40 p.m., a short-lived storm blew through town, setting fire alarms off at the Odebolt-Arthur/O-A/ BC-IG Middle School. Two trucks were dispatched to the school for approximately an hour. While at the school, the fire department received two more calls involving downed power lines, causing trees to smoke at 400 S. Lawndale and at the Triangle Park at Highway 175/Sac Avenue.

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IG fire grant: The Ida Grove Fire Department received a $10,000 grant from the Ida County Community Betterment Foundation to purchase eight new sets of turnout gear. Displaying the new gear are, front from left, John Jacobson, Davey Claussen, Josh Pierson and chief Scott Van Dusen. Back row from left, Mike Porter, Gerrod Sholty, Dave Nelson and Rick Wonder.

Grant deadline approaching for rural fire departments The deadline for the 2017 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants is Oct. 17. The grant provides assistance for funding wild ire suppression equipment; slide - in units, hoses, nozzles, adapters, portable tanks and pumps, personal protective equipment and communications equipment. Additionally, if a ire department has a special need that can be tied directly to wild ire sup-

pression, allowances can be made. The grant provides 50 percent reimbursement for wild land ire equipment with a maximum reimbursement grant of $3,500 per department. Fire departments were mailed information about the Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant in mid-June. The grant application package and the wild land ire report form are

also available online at www. iowadnr.gov/ ire. This grant opportunity is a result of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources forestry sectionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ire program working with the U.S. Forest Service to aid Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rural ire departments in suppressing wild ires. For more information, contact Gail Kantak at gail.kantak@dnr.iowa.gov, 515-2338067 or 515-233-1161.

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Homecoming court: Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove’s 2017 homecoming court was announced Sept. 28. Homecoming court members are, from left to right: Michael Streed, Abbi Ullrich, Ryan Bumann, Calli Wareham, Chase Devitt, Bailey Ullrich, Madison Lansink, Ty Warnke, Bethany Rehse, Daltyn Swanger, Jordyn Fredericks and Isaac Endrulat.

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Ida Grove

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North Star CCU

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